Southwest’s Controversial New Plus-Size Customer Policy Begins Today — Here’s What to Know

The executive director for the National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance previously called the move 'devastating' ...

Southwest’s Other Seating Change: New Rules For Plus-Size Passengers

While assigned seating grabbed headlines, Southwest Airlines also tightened its plus-size policy. Refunds are now restricted ...

‘A betrayal’: Southwest’s new plus size policy leaves some passengers unable to fly

A new Southwest Airlines policy that requires plus-sized passengers to buy an extra seat if they “encroach” onto the seat ...

Southwest’s controversial plus-size passenger policy kicks in Tuesday — here’s what it means for travelers

Starting Tuesday — the same day as the plus-size seating policy goes into effect — travelers will be assigned seats in ...

Southwest Airlines officially ends longstanding open-seating model, begins plus-size pricing change

Southwest Airlines ends its famous open-seating policy and implements new rules requiring plus-size passengers to purchase ...

“I’m Switching Airlines”: Backlash Hits Southwest As Plus Size Passengers Slam New Seating Rules

According to the company’s website, plus-size passengers who cannot fit within the armrests of a single seat need to purchase ...
Forbes

Southwest Airlines Introduces Controversial Policy For Plus-Size Passengers

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 ...
USA Today

Which major US airline is best for plus-size travelers right now?

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 ...