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US budget airline Southwest to require plus-size travellers to pay for an extra seat

Southwest says it will still refund a second ticket under its new policy for extra seating if the flight isn’t fully booked ...
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Southwest Airlines' new plus-size seating policy will require some passengers to buy 2 tickets

Starting Jan. 27, Southwest Airlines passengers who take up space in a neighboring seat will have to buy an extra ticket.

Southwest Airlines’ new policy will affect plus-size travelers. Here’s how

Southwest Airlines will soon require travelers who don’t fit within the armrests of their seat to pay for an extra one in ...

Southwest Airlines makes preparations for potential international growth

For now, Southwest's international offerings are limited. Still, the carrier has pushed on partnerships such as its interline ...

Plus-sized Southwest Airlines passengers face potentially costly rule changes

Southwest Airlines is changing its longstanding policy for plus-sized passengers beginning next year. Starting Jan. 27, 2026, ...

Southwest Airlines' upcoming policy for plus-sized passengers panned

Southwest Airlines will soon require travelers who don't fit within the armrests of their seat to pay for an extra one in ...

Southwest Airlines’ new policy will affect plus-size travelers

The Associated Press Southwest Airlines will soon require travelers who can’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 ...