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flag Southwest ends open seating, updates boarding and bins to improve travel experience.

flag Southwest Airlines is adjusting its boarding and overhead bin policies after ending open seating in January 2026, following widespread customer complaints. flag The airline is installing new signage to restrict bin access to extra-legroom passengers, improving bin capacity with fleet-wide upgrades, and refining boarding group assignments to reduce delays. flag Despite initial backlash over perceived loss of flexibility and issues with seat availability, the airline says the changes have improved the overall travel experience for many, with ongoing adjustments based on feedback.

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