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Seating Policies

Assigned Seating Passenger Safety

Passenger Sues Southwest After Viral In-Flight Assault, Citing 'Free-for-All' Seating

The complaint also alleges the airline let a visibly intoxicated traveler board.

Southwest Airlines Launches Assigned Seating and Tiered Fare Bundles

Southwest Airlines Sets Jan. 27, 2026, for Assigned Seating and Eight-Group Boarding