First came assigned seats. Then checked bag fees. Up next: a move to traditional boarding groups. Southwest Airlines is reversing course on yet another key promise it made in the not-so-distant past.

Southwest passengers will notice many changes at their favorite airline, from baggage fees to flight credits to Rapid Rewards to assigned seats.

Southwest, however, says it has conducted operational tests and simulations, and the boarding change will not compromise efficiency. Southwest’s open seating policy is also perhaps more ...

That's a major change for the Dallas-based carrier ... who worked for Southwest for more than 20 years, mostly in operations. Southwest is well known for turning its planes around faster ...

Whatever you thought you knew about Southwest Airlines is about to change. The airline on Thursday ... It said this will maintain efficient operations while allowing its most loyal customers ...

Southwest hasn't announced a date for the seating changes. The airline plans to eventually increase the number of markets with red-eye flights and offer 24-hour operational capabilities.

More details are expected in late September. Assigned seating is just one is one several major operational changes in store. Southwest also plans to introduce premium seating options on all ...

“Any Leadership change amid such a significant ... Elliott has not articulated any ideas for improving Southwest’s business plan and operations – would present a catastrophic risk to ...

after other big airlines dropped change fees for many travelers. Now it’s trying to catch up. Image Southwest plans operational changes, including turning planes around faster and finding ways ...

Southwest Airlines’ plans for its first-ever mass layoff is not expected to include labor cuts or changes to operations at BWI Marshall Airport. Dallas-based Southwest said Monday it plans to ...