Traveling in Texas can be quite the undertaking when you consider all of the factors like its sheer size of over a quarter million square miles, and the wild traffic that feels never ending on the highways. The distance between our cities' centers does not change, but in a way with all of the new residents, the metros do inch a little closer to each other thanks to all the sprawl in development.

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Another thing that does not change in distance is the locations of our major domestic and international airports. Let's be honest, people downright reject change and could nearly be described as hating it.

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Well, it looks like a major change is heading your way when you fly with Southwest, and they believe it is one of your choosing.

Massive Texas Airline Implementing Major New Rule

When my younger brother used to have a job for an airline, it was quite possibly the happiest time in my entire life because of all the travel benefits a career in that area of transportation that you were able to take full advantage. The only down side was you never knew where you were going to sit because you always flew on standby.

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I will admit, I always enjoyed Southwest's open seating because any time you had a continuing flight, you could go grab any spot you wanted while the plane was at the gate before the new passengers came aboard.

Don't worry, you will still be able to check two bags for free, but beginning in the new year, you will see the seating change.

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