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Southwest Airlines is considering changes to its quirky boarding and seating practices

  • Southwest Airlines is considering changes to its cabin, including possibly abandoning its single-class, open-seating system, according to CEO Bob Jordan in an interview with CNBC.
  • Jordan mentioned that no decisions have been made yet, but they are exploring new initiatives for seating and boarding aircraft after a disappointing first-quarter report.
  • The airline currently offers no seating assignments with its all-Boeing 737 fleet, but earlier boarding is available for a fee. Jordan mentioned studying potential changes due to evolving customer preferences.
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Southwest Airlines is considering changes to its quirky boarding and seating practices

DALLAS (AP) — Southwest Airlines is studying changes to its quirky boarding and seating policies as it searches for ways to raise more revenue. Airline officials say they are studying possible changes but won’t have anything to announce until September. That tease is leading to speculation about whether Southwest might ditch some longstanding traditions, including […]

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Southwest Airlines is considering changes to its quirky boarding and seating practices

Get ready for changes in boarding and seating at Southwest Airlines

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Open seating no more? Southwest CEO says airline is weighing cabin changes

Southwest Airlines is considering changes to its single-class, open-seating cabins to drive up revenue, CEO Bob Jordan told CNBC on Thursday, a shift that could be among the largest in the airline’s history.

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Southwest Airlines Is Considering Changes to Its Quirky Boarding and Seating Practices

DALLAS — Southwest Airlines is studying changes to its quirky boarding and seating policies as it searches for ways to raise more revenue. Airline officials say they are studying possible changes but won’t have anything to announce until September. That tease is leading to speculation about whether Southwest might ditch some longstanding traditions, including the practice of passengers picking their own seats only after they board a plane. CEO R…

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Southwest Airlines is considering changes to its quirky boarding and seating practices

By DAVID KOENIG (AP Airlines Writer) DALLAS (AP) — Southwest Airlines is studying changes to its quirky boarding and seating policies as it searches for ways to raise more revenue. Airline officials say they are studying possible changes but won’t have anything to announce until September. That tease is leading to speculation about whether Southwest might ditch some longstanding traditions, including the practice of passengers picking their own …

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Southwest Airlines is considering changes to its quirky boarding and seating practices

Southwest Airlines is studying changes to its quirky boarding and seating policies as it searches for ways to raise more revenue.Airline officials say they are studying possible changes but won't have anything to announce until September. That tease is leading to speculation about whether Southwest might ditch some longstanding traditions, including the practice of passengers picking their own seats only after they board a plane.CEO Robert Jorda…

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