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What to Know About Southwest’s New Boarding Process

Southwest's transition from open seating to an assigned seating model is almost here, bringing several changes across its ...
New York Post

Southwest Airlines surprises flyers with its new and unusual boarding process — here’s who gets on the plane first

Southwest Airlines has been making a range of changes, with the carrier now charging for checked luggage and eliminating its famous open seating policy in favor of assigned seats. From Jan. 27, 2026, ...

Southwest Announces Details of New Boarding Policy Coming in 2026

Southwest Airlines has been rolling out a series of changes throughout 2025, with more in store for the new year. One of the ...
KTVU

Here's how airlines may get rid of boarding passes and flight check-ins

UN aviation officials plan to replace boarding passes and flight check-in with a digital "journey pass" Passengers could travel using just their phone and face for verification within 2–3 years ...

What to know about Southwest Airlines’ new boarding process

The famous numbered metal stanchions that for decades defined Southwest Airlines’ unique boarding process are coming down as the Dallas-based carrier laid out the final plans for a new boarding ...