- Mar 13, 2024
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Southwest Airlines has certainly been grabbing headlines lately. Alongside the recent tweaks to their free baggage and open seating policies, they're now implementing yet another change.
If you're eyeing a Southwest flight later this year, it's time to start planning as the airline will be cutting flights in the latter half of 2025, echoing moves by both United and Delta. In their financial report, Southwest cited the "current macroeconomic uncertainty," making forecasts tricky due to erratic booking trends. Their revenue could drop up to 4% in Q2 compared to last year, translating to a net loss of around $149 million, or $0.26 per share.
Looking ahead, Southwest is set to introduce assigned seating and extra-legroom options in Q3 2025, with fees for checked baggage kicking in next month. For key dates: extra legroom seats become available May 1st, checked bag charges are effective for flights booked post-May 27th, and reserved seating will roll out in early 2026.
What’s your take on these changes? Do you think they'll impact your travel plans? I'd love to hear your thoughts!
If you're eyeing a Southwest flight later this year, it's time to start planning as the airline will be cutting flights in the latter half of 2025, echoing moves by both United and Delta. In their financial report, Southwest cited the "current macroeconomic uncertainty," making forecasts tricky due to erratic booking trends. Their revenue could drop up to 4% in Q2 compared to last year, translating to a net loss of around $149 million, or $0.26 per share.
Looking ahead, Southwest is set to introduce assigned seating and extra-legroom options in Q3 2025, with fees for checked baggage kicking in next month. For key dates: extra legroom seats become available May 1st, checked bag charges are effective for flights booked post-May 27th, and reserved seating will roll out in early 2026.
What’s your take on these changes? Do you think they'll impact your travel plans? I'd love to hear your thoughts!
