No more seat scramble on Southwest! Starting Jan 2026, you’ll get an assigned seat—no more mad dash for the best spot. Frequent flyers with status get early boarding and extra perks, while Southwest credit card holders can snag better seats and free checked bags for the whole crew. If you want legroom or to avoid the dreaded middle seat, knowing your perks just got way more important. Would you miss the old open seating chaos? #Travel #SouthwestAirlines #TravelNews