Southwest Airlines to launch assigned seating, premium cabin in 2025

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5 thoughts on “Southwest Airlines to launch assigned seating, premium cabin in 2025

  1. Southwest really screwed their loyal customers during Covid – I was A List Preferred for 10 Years – didn’t fly in 2021 and lost all of my status – SWA doesn’t care about their Loyal Customers – this new program is a $$$ grabbing scam.

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