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The airline, however, is in the middle of sweeping changes, including an updated boarding process starting in January 2026 and bags no longer flying free.
Unlike other airlines, Southwest doesn't offer lounges, but it plans to implement premium cabins and has started retrofitting planes to include seats with extra legroom.
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