Southwest Airlines adopts assigned seating and plans red-eye flights amid profit decline.

Southwest Airlines is changing its boarding process from open seating to assigned seats, allowing customers to pay extra for preferred seats. The airline saw a 46% drop in profit between Q1 and Q2 of 2022. Additionally, Southwest will introduce red-eye flights starting in February 2025. In Maine, the Portland Jetport and Bangor International Airport dominate commercial aviation, though several smaller airports also contribute.

November 24, 2024
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