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THEFEDERALIST (Jordan Boyd) - The Verdict Is In: Everyone Hates Southwest’s New Seat And Boarding Rules

Southwest’s new assigned seating has put its reputation with Americans who have loved the brand through other turbulence at risk.

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Sourcehttps://thefederalist.com/2026/02/09/the-verdict-is-in-everyone-hates-southwests-new-seat-and-boarding-rules/
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NYTIMES (Christine Chung) - Southwest Begins Assigned Seating, Scrapping a Signature Quirk

The airline said its new policy, rolled out on Tuesday, responded to passengers’ preferences, but some customers said the scramble was part of the charm.

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Sourcehttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/27/travel/southwest-airlines-assigned-seating.html
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