Southwest Airlines has introduced new seating for their aircraft cabins, which has sparked a variety of reactions. The airline has been promoting their new ultra-thin seats through a TikTok video, emphasizing the redesign that allows more passengers to be accommodated on flights. However, the reception has been mixed, with some ridiculing the cramped nature of the seating arrangement. The New York Post quoted critics questioning if there was an option to stand due to the lack of space. Amidst these changes, there's a discussion on whether airlines should guarantee families can sit together, with opinions suggesting there are good reasons for not making such promises. Additionally, Southwest Airlines is offering a new credit card deal that includes a Companion Pass and 30,000 bonus points. In the stock market, Southwest's stock ($LUV) saw a slight pre-market decline of 0.5%.
A popular budget airline has unveiled its new seats on TikTok leaving travellers shocked at the “upgrade”. https://t.co/UbaG9x97As
Southwest is really trying to flex their new ultra-thin seats that let them cram more people into planes Dropped a TikTok hype video and everything https://t.co/aRl5KotS80
Delta, Southwest and United Airlines make unpopular seating decision https://t.co/Fb7vN2fJGf
Southwest Airlines this week teased a new look for their aircraft cabin interiors. https://t.co/lpHqqZGG4K
$LUV (-0.5% pre) Southwest ridiculed after proudly showing off cramped new seating: ‘Is there an option to stand?’ - NYP https://t.co/E9ytlSrp4S
Everyone has something to say about Southwest Airlines' new seats https://t.co/fow4BSS5sa
From @asymmetricinfo: The good reason airlines don’t promise your family will sit together https://t.co/qgfPAXzQQl
New Southwest credit card offers: Earn a Companion Pass and 30,000 bonus points https://t.co/JdiPTiO1jk
Southwest Airlines have revealed their new seats: https://t.co/iFRiALdv1A
The airlines ought to accommodate families when they can. The good news: The are doing it. Why does Biden need to intervene? https://t.co/dAu3KA6l4B