'Finally lost it': Southwest seat fees draw negative reviews

'Finally lost it': Southwest seat fees draw negative reviews

New Southwest fees for assigned seat selection are drawing negative reviews from critics who researched specific costs.

Southwest Said Power Ports Were Coming. Assigned Seats Came First.

Southwest Airlines used to stand out from the pack. No change fees. Two free checked bags. Open seating. A quirky sense of humor. But lately? The airline is starting to feel more and more like everyone else. They’ve introduced assigned seats (for a fee), added extra legroom seats (also for a fee), and quietly hiked the price of extras like Upgraded Boarding. And that brings us to today’s topic: in-seat power. Back in 2022, Southwest announced th…