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Southwest Airlines was founded in 1966 by Herbert Kelleher and Rollin King, and incorporated as Air Southwest Co. in 1967. The company planned to operate as an intrastate airline, flying a Texas …

Jan 28, 2026 · Southwest Airlines ended its open-seating policy after 54 years and has started assigning seats to passengers.

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Oct 30, 2025 · When Southwest Airlines pivots to assigned seating Jan. 27, 2026, it won't just mark the end of its 50-year-old open-seating policy. It'll also usher in the official launch of its extra-legroom …