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 ...

A long-standing seat policy from Southwest Airlines will be soon changing, leaving some plus-sized travelers in the lurch. The airline has a long-standing policy in which passengers can purchase two ...

Southwest Airlines is changing its refund policy for plus-size passengers who purchase an extra seat. Starting January 27, 2026, refunds will only be issued if the flight has open seats, both seats ...

Southwest Airlines, which has long had the friendliest policy for plus-size passengers in the U.S. airline industry, will transition to a more stringent one when introducing assigned seats in January.

Southwest Airlines passengers who don’t fit within the armrests of their seat will have to buy an additional one, The Associated Press reported Monday. Plus-size passengers are currently able to ...

Southwest Airlines will soon require travelers who don't fit within the armrests of their seat to pay for an extra one in advance, part of a string of recent changes the carrier is making. The new ...

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This change didn’t sit well with some. Southwest Airlines’ popular “pick your own” seat perk isn’t the only policy on the chopping block. The budget carrier announced a new measure that may require ...

For years, Southwest Airlines was praised for their size-inclusive seating policies, which allowed plus-sized passengers to either pay for an extra seat and receive a refund after the flight, or ...

You can get in touch with Kate by emailing [email protected], or by following her on X at @kateeplummer. U.S. airlines have varying rules and guidelines related to plus-size passengers. Below, ...

Southwest Airlines recently announced a major change to a policy regarding its plus-size passengers. Starting January 27, 2026, passengers who cannot fit within the armrests of their seats will be ...

The low-budget carrier previously allowed special accommodations the day-of. Southwest Airlines has updated its policy for travelers who may require more seat space. As the airline moves to implement ...