Southwest Airlines surprises flyers with its new and unusual boarding process — here’s who gets on the plane first

Southwest Airlines has been making a range of changes, with the carrier now charging for checked luggage and eliminating its famous open seating policy in favor of assigned seats. From Jan. 27, 2026, ...

Southwest Airlines to roll out sweeping overhaul of boarding process: Here are the details

DALLAS - Southwest Airlines will soon roll out a sweeping overhaul of its boarding process. The Texas-based airline, which ...

New boarding process for Southwest Airlines revealed

Although Southwest Airlines is moving forward with hitting the kill button on one of its distinguishing features, the airline still plans to do things slightly differently from its competitors.

Details emerge about Southwest Airlines' new boarding process. Here's what we know

According to the Wall Street Journal, Southwest will implement a new 'WILMA' boarding process starting January 20 ...

Southwest Unveils New 'WILMA' Boarding Process

Southwest Airlines caused a stir earlier this year when the company announced it was doing away with its popular open seating ...
Wall Street Journal

Here’s a Sneak Peek Into Southwest’s New Boarding Plan

DALLAS—The last time Southwest Airlines changed its boarding process, nearly 20 years ago, it launched an online boarding school to teach passengers the basics. This time, travelers might need a ...
Men's Journal

Southwest Unveils New ‘WILMA’ Boarding Process

View post: Travelers Urged to Avoid 8 Countries After U.S. Tourist’s Death Southwest Airlines will end open seating and switch to assigned seating in 2026. The new "WILMA" method boards window, then ...