Southwest Is Adding a Room to the Trip

Southwest Airlines has given travelers an early view of the airport lounges it intends to open, and at the same time it has reworked the rewards program for its regular passengers. For a reader who judges a journey by where they can sit down before boarding, the room is the real news here. A carrier long associated with a simpler way of flying is now offering its loyal customers a dedicated place to settle in.

With reporting from Skift.