Southwest is ditching its famous open seating and switching to a boarding system based on fare tiers—think groups 1-8, just like every other airline. Want to board earlier? That’ll cost you. Free checked bags and never-expiring credits are already gone, and now loyal customers are saying Southwest is losing its special sauce. Is this the end of the airline’s friendly, budget-friendly vibe? Frequent flyers are NOT happy about the changes! #News #SouthwestAirlines #TravelNews