Since the airline changed its policy on larger passengers this year, travelers say agents have publicly scrutinized their ...

Given the way that airlines treat passengers, it's sometimes shocking that they are even able to stay afloat. There doesn't seem to be any rhyme or reason to anything about flying anymore — you pay ...

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 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 ...

WASHINGTON (TND) — A plus-size travel influencer says that airlines need to end their "discriminatory" seat policies that sometimes have larger flyers purchase extra seats, even if that means airline ...

WASHINGTON — Southwest Airlines is changing its policy for plus-size passengers who need an extra seat on flights. The Texas-based airline had a longstanding policy of encouraging "customers of size" ...

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 ...

Southwest Airlines says plus-size passengers who may have difficulty sitting comfortably in their seats can get an extra one for free. The airline says if an adjacent seat is available, it will ...

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 ...