A look at Southwest's New Seating Policy, effective Jan 27 2026

Name: A look at Southwest's New Seating Policy, effective Jan 27 2026
Uploaded: 2025-07-31T00:00:00+00:00
Duration: 19 min 38 s
Channel: Mick The Cruise Line Tip Giving Suit Guy

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Creator's Key Takeaways

It's all going to change on January the 27th, 2026. They just announced their new schedules.

Early bird will be no more. uh you're going to have to choose between four different price ranges.

If you are A-list or ALIST preferred, you're probably going to continue with Southwest. It's pretty good.

Choice Extra is probably the way to go. Even if you just wanted to do the two check bags and you don't really care about the seat.

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Compare flight prices across airlines including bag fees.

✓Book directly with the airline after finding the best flight.

✓Factor in cancellation fees and flight change policies.

✓If you want the best seats and check two bags, consider Choice Extra.

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow does Southwest's new seating policy affect travelers?

QWhat are the new price ranges and what do they include?

QHow does Southwest compare to Delta, United, and American on price?

QWhat benefits do A-List, A-List Preferred, and Companion Pass holders get?

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A look at Southwests new Seating Policy Effective Jan 27 2026. No more Early Bird. assigned Seats, Baggage Fees, what does it mean for A List, A List Preferred and Companion Pass Travelers? Are Southwest still the cheapest option?? Subscribe at https://www.youtube.com/@mickthesuitguy to see more videos, Join my Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/groups/mickthesuitguy Email me cruisingsuitguy@gmail.com Check our travel Site https://elitetravelconnection.com/ I have over 600 videos on my channel ,All my videos are designed to help, without drama…. Check my Playlists Full Ship Tours https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjU1Zub6DJSGxKJKceb9XDk7T0EC7gpj2&si=FbUVbpyAcT8u4DBg Restaurants and Bars https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjU1Zub6DJSEl8q4yUcY16ENtUN0JqPMp&si=feP4GYNwNLS_7RXC Weekly Cruise Tips https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjU1Zub6DJSFwe35g-0je73s1-R_iu1vf&si=UOK13uFFFJU7LU6u Cruise Ports https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjU1Zub6DJSHH2YZSBg2l_KWE_QSGRwri&si=8wcnPeA9HC3zSzeP Cabin Tours https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjU1Zub6DJSFBWk_KWp9dGpdacktojxs2&si=U3penx_TNwUXluqD #CruisingVlog #cruisetips #cruisecabintours #cruisingtips #cruiseshiptours #carnival #royacaribbean #celebrity #virgin #Norwegiancruiseline #cruising #cruises #southwest #southwestseatingpolicy #CarnivalCruiseLine #CruiseTips #CruiseCabin Tours #VirginCruiseLine #Cruise #RoyalCaribbeanCruiseLine #Cruising #CruiseShipTours #NorwegianCruiseLine #CelebrityCruiseLine #CruiseSpecialtyDining #travel #cruise #firsttimevcruiser #firsttimecruisertips #mickthesuitguy #CruisePortTours