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.

UNO aviation expert explains Eppley's emergency landing

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NASA aircraft makes belly landing after mechanical problem

A NASA aircraft made a belly landing at an airfield in Houston after a mechanical problem. Video shows sparks flying and ...

Southwest Airlines faces backlash after announcing major change to seating

Some customers have dubbed the Southwest Airlines policy "garbage," while others were more impressed with the shift.

Inside Southwest Airlines’ central nervous system for its 4000+ daily flights

Southwest Airlines, the dominant carrier at Dallas Love Field that operates 18 of the airport’s 20 gates, needs a lot of ...

Southwest Airlines forecasts surge in 2026 profits after new seat, bag fees take hold

Southwest Airlines replaced its quirky open seating this week after 54 years with assigned seats for passengers. The carrier has overhauled its half-century business model with other major changes ...

Southwest Airlines' golden age quietly came to an end

It's sad to see Southwest do away with its most unique offerings, but will it pay off for the company?

Plane Passenger Captures Video Signaling Major Change at Southwest: ‘End of an Era’

Southwest passengers react to removal of signature boarding posts amid changes.

After 53 years of open seating, Southwest implements assigned seating

The introduction of assigned seating comes with other changes such as the addition of premium seating options and a new boarding process.