Southwest Airlines Overhauling Boarding Process

Southwest Airlines says it's going to start assigning its seats. Southwest has used open seating for over 50 years, but says it will move to assigned seating starting on January 27th.

The airline's website announced the change along with a completely new boarding system.

Travelers including frequent flyers and credit card holders with boarding benefits, and those who purchase extra legroom, will automatically be assigned to early boarding groups.