
Southwest to End Open Seating — First Look at the Airline’s New Boarding Plan
Wall Street Journal reports: The airline is ditching open seating, and fliers are going to have to get used to the boarding-group grind.
Wall Street Journal reports: The airline is ditching open seating, and fliers are going to have to get used to the boarding-group grind.
Last Updated: Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025, 11:01 PM PDT
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