Southwest Airlines Faces Backlash Over New Assigned Seating Policy
Southwest Airlines faces customer backlash after ending its iconic open seating policy on Jan. 27, a strategic shift aimed at attracting new flyers.
Feb 22, 20264 min
AIRLINES
Facua Reports 4 Airlines to Spain Over Unfair Gift Card Rules
Spain's Facua reports Ryanair and three other airlines over gift card expiry rules, alleging abusive consumer practices and seeking government sanctions.
Feb 20, 20264 min
REGULATORY
American Airlines Increases Second Checked Bag Fee for Airport Payments
American Airlines is increasing its second checked bag fee to $50 for airport payments, encouraging passengers to prepay online to save time and money.
Feb 20, 20263 min
BUSINESS
Why Ryanair's CEO Proposed a 'Fat Tax' and Pay-to-Pee Toilets
Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary proposed controversial cost-cutting ideas like a 'fat tax,' pay-to-pee toilets, and standing room seats, which regulators rejected on safety grounds.
Feb 5, 20263 min
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Can Southwest Airlines' Assigned Seating Boost Profit While Keeping Loyal Fliers?
Southwest Airlines ended its 54-year open seating policy for assigned seats, a major shift projected to boost 2026 unit revenue by at least 9.5%.
Feb 2, 20263 min
AIRLINES
Southwest Airlines Ditches Open Seating, Implements Stricter Plus-Size Rules
Southwest Airlines ends its open-seating policy for assigned seats; plus-size passengers must now pre-purchase extra tickets for guaranteed space.
Jan 27, 20263 min
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Southwest Airlines Ends Open Seating Model, Begins Assigned Seats After 50 Years.
Southwest Airlines has officially switched to an assigned seating model on all flights, ending its 50-year open seating policy following an activist takeover.
Jan 27, 20263 min
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Are Airlines Redefining "Premium" to Boost Ancillary Fee Revenue?
Major US carriers like Delta and United report significant premium revenue growth, driven by unbundling standard services into expensive "upgrades."
Jan 23, 20263 min
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