Southwest Airlines will soon require travelers who don’t fit within a single seat’s armrests to pay for an extra seat in advance, part of a series of recent changes by the carrier. The rule goes into ...

A change in Southwest Airlines' seating policy has many advocates for the plus-size community saying the shift will create financial burdens and other barriers for this segment of the traveling public ...

Southwest Airlines is ending its long-standing "Customer of Size" policy that allowed plus-size travelers to secure extra seating without up-front costs. Beginning 27 January 2026, passengers who ...

Southwest will soon require plus-size passengers to buy an extra seat that may not be reimbursed and Boston.com readers overwhelmingly agree with the new rule, according to an informal Boston.com poll ...

Southwest Airlines is changing its long-standing extra seat policy for plus-size travelers, sparking debate among passengers. Here’s what you need to know. Southwest Airlines has long stood out in the ...

Southwest Airlines is tightening its refund policy for plus-size passengers who purchase an extra seat. Advocates expressed frustration, emphasizing the need for comfortable and safe air travel for ...