Southwest Airlines News & Media
Southwest Airlines debuts free inflight WiFi to rewards members
September 26, 2025
Southwest Airlines and T-Mobile have announced a partnership that will offer free inflight WiFi to all Southwest Rapid Rewards members, regardless of their…
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Southwest Airlines changes plus-size passenger policy
August 28, 2025
Plus-size travelers flying on Southwest Airlines will need to buy an additional ticket in advance if their size "encroaches" upon the next seat.
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Southwest debuting seat selection option in 2026
July 31, 2025
Southwest Airlines will give customers options to select their seat during booking starting Jan. 27, 2026.
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Southwest updates seating policy to assigned seats
July 25, 2024
Southwest Airlines is changing its passenger seating policy to assigned seats after 50 years of providing an open seating approach in a quest to grab more…
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Southwest CEO: Holidays won’t be ruined this year
December 18, 2023
Southwest Airlines CEO Bob Jordan has declared there won't be a repeat of last year's operational crisis that impacted thousands of customers during the…
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Southwest enhances Rapid Rewards program
October 24, 2023
Southwest Airlines Co. is enhancing its loyalty program, Rapid Rewards, making it easier to earn tier status, awarding A-List preferred members with up to two…
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