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The end of an era: Why I'm sad about Southwest Airlines saying farewell to open seating
The Points Guy reports: A professed Southwest Airlines superfan explains her feelings about some major changes coming to the boarding process and other changes.
2024-07-26T02:30:39.392147-07:00
Facing investor demands to improve financial performance, Southwest Airlines has decided to end its long-standing open-seating policy, a hallmark of its brand identity for five decades.
The Points Guy reports: A professed Southwest Airlines superfan explains her feelings about some major changes coming to the boarding process and other changes.
Last Updated: Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, 8:42 AM PDT
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