Southwest airlines is flipping the script on the open seating strategy. CEO Bob Jones, stated the company surveyed their customers and 80% claim they would like assigned seats on Southwest. When it takes effect it will end the 53 year business model that made the airline a popular option for fliers. Will this effect you or make you consider a new airline/

Southwest CEO Bob Jones discusses the airline ending open seating, one of the biggest changes to its business model in 53 years, as well as Elliott Investment Management's stake in the company. https://t.co/qW4Euwha52 pic.twitter.com/7QwRcvRHzG

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