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And Southwest Airlines was an answer on Jeopardy: “In 2026, this airline ended its longtime first come, first seated policy & is assigning 8C and 27A like all the other carriers.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

Here’s the cold, hard truth: It’s your life’s work and your sacrifices, so your needs must come first.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

He subsequently pointed to a study by academics at King's College London that showed people in the UK are among the least likely to believe work should always come first.

From BBC • Feb. 8, 2026

What will come first: Josh Safdie wins an Oscar or someone has a heart attack watching one of his movies?

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2026

“I’ll hold it as long as I can, but seating is first come, first served.”

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows