Southwest has been a lot of people’s #1 airline for years now. This is for a variety of different reasons, but one of the main ones has been because of their open seating policy. This meant that no one was able to choose their seat on the plane before boarding, so it was first come first serve. This was dependent on when you checked in for your flight — the earlier you checked in, the earlier you’d board the plane and therefore have a better chance of getting the seat you’d prefer. However, the airline has recently announced that they’re now doing AWAY with their open seating, which has some fliers frustrated — ESPECIALLY if they’re from one of these two groups.

The Two Groups of People SABOTAGED by the New Southwest Airlines Seating Policy

It’s a big day for Southwest. Not only has the airline announced plans to introduce assigned and premium seating, but the airline is also adding redeye flights. This is long overdue, and the news coincides with the carrier’s Q2 2024 financial results. Southwest will operate redeyes as of...

Southwest Airlines Redeye Flights Coming… Finally!

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"We're looking to make certain we get compensated — however they decide to — for what they cost us," Ed Bastian said in a CNBC interview.

Delta CEO says IT outage cost the airline $500 million, and it has 'no choice' but to seek damages from CrowdStrike

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Catfish Johnny’s, a beloved seafood restaurant known for its fresh catches and lively atmosphere, faced a temporary shutdown following a state inspection. This popular dining destination, which has delighted locals and tourists alike for 33 years, was briefly closed after the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) flagged multiple violations.

Florida’s Favorite Seafood Spot Closed After State Inspection

A "record-breaking backlog" of pending actions has led to an estimated $1.1 billion in improper beneficiary payments, according to a new report. Experts say the Social Security Administration needs more funding in its budget to properly address a "customer service crisis." The Social Security Administration faces a "record-breaking backlog" of...

'Record-breaking backlog' leads to $1.1 billion in improper Social Security payments, report finds

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Delta Air Lines shares how much compensation customers will get from their epic meltdown – and passengers aren’t likely to be happy

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A lot of airlines have made serious changes this year, with some of those changes affecting flights going to and from Orlando International Airport. Southwest Airlines might have made the biggest change when it recently announced that it was ending its open-seat boarding policy. Some airlines have been adding nonstop flights to Orlando International Airport. However, some airlines have stopped flying to Orlando International Airport.

10 Airlines Have Ended Flights to Orlando International Airport

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Allegiant is expanding again, and celebrating by offering extra-low fares on the new routes for a limited time. The low-cost airline announced eight new non-stop routes to 13 cities around the country, with budget-friendly options to popular vacation destinations in the South and beyond. The new routes and sale are perfect for planning a fall or winter getaway.

New routes on this popular airline are just $39 for a limited time

Travel Smarter! Sign up for our free newsletter. Qatar Airways was declared the best airline in the world at the 2024 Airline Awards in London on June 24. Qatar beat out Singapore Airlines, last year’s winner, who slipped to the number two spot this year. Emirates, ANA All Nippon Airways, and Cathay Pacific Airways completed the top five. No North American airline made the top twenty, with Delta narrowly missing out at 21. Other North American airlines that made the top 50 are Air Canada (29) and United Airlines (42). In fact, those three airlines are the only North American airlines to receive any Airline Awards. Other popular North American airlines like American, JetBlue, and Southwest failed to even be mentioned for any individual award.

World’s Best Airline for 2024

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If you prefer hiking the Appalachian Mountains over lounging on coastal beaches, this year's least-expensive state to retire may be a good fit for you. For the second year in a row, West Virginia is the most affordable state for retirement in the U.S., according to financial services company Bankrate's best and worst states for retirement report, which published last month.

The 10 most affordable U.S. states for retirement in 2024: Half are in the South

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According to the Arizona Weatherman, on Sunday, 11 August 2024, Arizona will experience an active monsoon thunderstorm day. The severity of these storms, especially in the southern to central area of the state, is a cause for concern. Residents and travelers should be prepared for potentially dangerous conditions.

Severe monsoon thunderstorms to impact Arizona today with strong winds, hail, and flooding

Chris Horvers, JPMorgan analyst, joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk what to expect from Walmart earnings and other retail trades.

The consumer 'paused' in July, low-end consumer is weakening, says JPMorgan's Chris Horvers

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A retired military officer who had been struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) tragically died after jumping from the world’s largest cruise ship last month, authorities confirmed.

Cruise Passenger Who Jumped from World's Largest Ship After Dispute Suffered with PTSD

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On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

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A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

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A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to over 28 years in prison for distributing significant amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to dealers in the Middle Georgia region. Authorities revealed that investigators uncovered evidence linking the drugs provided by the defendant, 40-year-old Lagary Williams, also known as "Frog," from Atlanta, to a fatal overdose.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Supplying Deadly Fentanyl Linked to Fatal Overdose

Chipotle stock fell as much as 10% on Tuesday as the company announced CEO Brian Niccol would be leaving his role on Aug. 31 to become CEO of. Niccol began as Chipotle CEO in March 2018. Chipotle stock has risen more than 770% since he took over. Chipotle's board named...

Chipotle stock falls as CEO Brian Niccol leaves for Starbucks

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Southwest Airlines Is Getting Rid of Open Seating. Here's What That Means for Your Credit Cards

My family is from the Greek island of Ikaria, a Blue Zone renowned for the longevity of its inhabitants. To us, garlic has long been more than "just" an ingredient. Garlic is one of the defining components of the Mediterranean diet. I use it every day at almost every meal when I cook for myself or my family. During the weeks I run my cooking classes on the island, we use so much of it that one of my kitchen assistants takes half a dozen or so heads of garlic home with her each night to peel and store in water for the following day.

On the Greek island of longevity, where people often live to 100, we swear by this ingredient: 'I use it every day'

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

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Elliott readies Southwest proxy fight, will nominate 10 directors

Elliott will launch a proxy fight at Southwest Airlines and will nominate 10 directors to the company's 15-person board. Elliott has an 11% stake in the...

Elliott readies Southwest proxy fight, will nominate 10 directors

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