Air travel today feels like a jigsaw puzzle of seats, fees and new policies. Even before the pandemic, shrinking legroom and tighter seats were part of the conversation for frequent flyers. Now, with ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 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 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 ...

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 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 ...

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 ...