Southwest not ‘copying’ rival US airlines with assigned seating and baggage fees: CEO Jordan
By 
Howard Hardee2026-01-29T20:31:00
Southwest is rejecting suggestions that recent product changes have stripped away the carrier’s identity, insisting the moves reflect evolving customer preferences rather than mimicking competitors.
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