Southwest breaks 50-year tradition and will start assigning seats, offer extra legroom
Southwest Airlines is ditching its open seating model and will start assigning seats and offering premium seating for customers who want more legroom.
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2 developments- Jul 25, 2024Southwest breaks 50-year tradition and will start assigning seats, offer extra legroom
- Jul 26, 2024Southwest’s Open Seating Policy Changes Spark Mixed Flyer Reactions
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Quiet for 795 daysLast development · Jul 26, 2024 — Southwest’s Open Seating Policy Changes Spark Mixed Flyer Reactions
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11 viewpointsSouthwest Airlines Abandons Decades-Old Open Seating Policy As Part of Sweeping Changes
Southwest says 80% of its customers didn't like the unassigned seating policy. But I will miss it.
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7 viewpointsSouthwest will assign seats on flights; breaking 50-year tradition
Southwest Airlines will now offer redeye flights and assigned seats, breaking a 50-year tradition
Southwest breaks with 50-year tradition and will assign seats; profit falls at Southwest, American - The Daily Reporter
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