Southwest Airlines was my preferred airline for most of my adult life. The fares were low, bags flew free and the open seating policy meant my family could easily find seats together.
About a year ago, Southwest announced the first of many operational changes. The first blow was the end of open seating, which the airline announced last September and will go into effect in January 2026.
I was worried these changes would affect my "luv" for my favorite airline, but I'm slowly coming around.
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