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Why Southwest Airlines Stuck with Unassigned Seats
Lucas and Luna dive into Southwest Airlines' long-standing refusal to assign seats. They explore the operational and pricing logic behind open seating, how it speeds up turnarounds, and why the airline is finally reconsidering after 50 years. Along the way, they discuss the economics of gate utilization, the trade-off between customer preference and operational efficiency, and what the shift means for Southwest's brand and pricing strategy. A concrete look at how one quirky policy saved millions and shaped an entire business model.
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