Southwest Airlines has been really disappointing lately.
In June 2024, my daughters and I flew out of this Midland, TX, airline.
The reason I always chose Southwest was because I didn't mind flying commercial and economy-class within the United States if it saved me money. Plus their bag limits and fees were better than other major airlines. The flight attendants were once upon a time much more enjoyable.
Now it seems like staff members at all Southwest Airlines are going through the motions. Couldn't even hear or understand the person at the podium when boarding time started.
Moreover, recently Southwest has announced they are doing away with their long-established policy of "first-come, first-served" seating. Instead, they are moving to assigned seating.
I've seen many comments from individuals across social media expressing their joy over this, citing the awkwardness that goes with the usual seat-seeking process. Whatever!
I highly doubt the experience overall gets better by taking away first choice seating and (we all know it's going to happen) raising prices, Southwest. read more