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Kaustubh Bagalkote

Southwest Airlines Will Charge Passengers Who Cannot Fit In A Single Seat Starting January

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Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:LUV) will eliminate its longstanding policy of providing complimentary additional seats for passengers who cannot fit in a single seat, effective January 27, 2026, when the carrier transitions to assigned seating.

Policy Change Marks End of Open Seating Era

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