The true reboot, however, really begins Jan. 27, 2026, when assigned seating goes live across every plane and flight in Southwest's network. That date will also mark the debut of the carrier's revamped boarding process and extra-space rows (Southwest's take on an elevated seating option).

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has formally withdrawn a Biden-era proposal that would have required airlines to compensate passengers for significant delays caused by the carrier, according to a Department of Transportation notice in the Federal Register.

Southwest Airlines is adding new vacation destinations to its network next year as the Texas-based carrier continues a broader transformation with an eye toward expansion.

Southwest Airlines has expanded its participation in the U.S. TSA PreCheck Touchless ID program after a successful pilot launch in Denver, the carrier announced Monday.

Southwest assures travelers that if their flight is canceled they will be notified directly by the airline via the traveler's contact information. In most cases Southwest will automatically rebook travelers onto a new flight.

Shares of Southwest Airlines Co. advanced 4.22% to $33.34 Wednesday, on what proved to be an all-around positive trading session for the stock market, with the S&P 500 Index rising 0.06% to 6,850.92 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising 0.

Southwest Airlines has made a change that will prevent millions from flying with the airline. Southwest recently made a change that could directly impact at least 3.9 million Americans and make it impossible for those Americans and their families to fly.

Since the Southwest Rapid Rewards® Debit Card isn't a credit card, it doesn't have a typical APR or annual fee. There is a $6.99 monthly maintenance fee, which is waived if you maintain an average monthly balance of $2,500. It has a 3% foreign transaction fee.

A Southwest Airlines passenger was left stunned after discovering what her seatmate wrote about her in his journal. In the TikTok, which has amassed 1.8 million views, the Nashville-based user (@kenzshann) shared a slideshow.