Southwest Airlines is ditching its open seating policy in favor of assigned seats, marking a major change in the airline’s history.
The budget carrier has been known for keeping its open seating policy since it started 53 years ago, but it cited customer feedback in its decision to take up assigned seating. The move will also introduce premium seating that provides extra legroom to passengers, according to a Thursday press release.
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