Southwest to allow seat selection starting next week

Southwest to allow seat selection starting next week

By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer  Southwest Airlines will offer travelers the flexibility to choose their seats on flights, ending the open seating system it currently follows, the company said in a Monday statement.  Starting July 29, passengers will have “options to select their seat at the time of booking for flights beginning on Jan. 27, 2026,” the statement said.  Customers will be able to choose from various fare bundles, with som…