(CNN) — The end of an era is official for Southwest Airlines passengers.
On Monday, the airline announced a start date for its new assigned seating, which will bring the airline’s longstanding open-seat boarding tradition to an end.
For flights beginning on January 27, 2026, passengers will have options for seat selection at the time of booking, Southwest said in its announcement.
“Our Customers want more choice and greater control over their travel experience,” said Tony Roach...