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Southwest will drop open seating and one-class cabins. What do you think?

Southwest will drop open seating and one-class cabins. What do you think?

The airline is flying in a new direction — but is it the right direction?

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Christopher Elliott
Jul 26, 2024
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Southwest Airline’s plans to drop its open seating and one-class cabin was one of the worst-kept secrets in the airline industry. But now it’s official.

On Wednesday, the airline announced it will offer assigned seats and premium seats with extra legroom. Details in September.

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