Southwest Airlines economy fare passengers may have to sacrifice some precious legroom to make way for new premium seating sections on many of the

The shift from open seating is expected to begin in the second half of next year, Southwest says. DALLAS — Southwest Airlines on Thursday unveiled the first details of its plans to begin assigning seats,

Southwest Airlines executives on Thursday outlined for Wall Street their vision to boost profits: extra legroom seats starting in 2026, assigned seating, international partnerships and overnight flights.