Southwest ends open seating after 54 years. Here's what the last flight was like

Southwest Airlines replaced open seating with assigned seats after more than 50 years.

Why this Southwest Airlines flight had to abort its takeoff

A Southwest Airlines flight had its takeoff clearance canceled after another plane mistakenly entered the runway.

What travelers can expect as Southwest Airlines introduces assigned seats

Southwest Airlines passengers are making their final boarding-time scrambles for seats as the carrier prepares to end its ...

Southwest officially ends open seating as passengers take flight with new assigned seats

The Dallas, Texas-based carrier transitioned from its longtime open seating system in keeping with competitors like American, ...