Southwest Airlines said tweaks to its boarding process and new overhead bins should make trips smoother for passengers.

The famous numbered metal stanchions that for decades defined Southwest Airlines’ unique boarding process are coming down as the Dallas-based carrier laid out the final plans for a new boarding ...

It comes after extra-legroom customers found that other passengers had already placed bags in the overhead bins above their ...

The field of aircraft boarding and ground operations optimisation has witnessed significant advancements in recent years. Researchers have developed innovative strategies that not only reduce the time ...

The board-by-group method isn't the most efficient way for passengers to get on a plane, but it does earn the airlines some extra cash.

Southwest Airlines has finally set a date to introduce assigned seating, which travelers can now book. The move isn't a surefire win from the jump, but it certainly alleviates a significant amount of ...

Seat assigned at gate does not automatically mean you won’t fly. It simply means your seat will be finalised closer to departure.

American Airlines continues to tweak its boarding process with a goal of making getting on the plane more efficient – and less likely for passengers to have to gate check their carry-on bags. Starting ...

However, travel experts are warning that a few simple luggage mistakes could slow down the boarding process. Jamie Fraser, ...

Southwest Airlines is adjusting its new boarding process after passenger complaints about overhead bin space. The airline is installing larger overhead bins on its aircraft to increase carry-on ...