Southwest Airlines will be changing its seating policy for plus-sized travelers, requiring a second seat purchase with new ...

The new rules mean the second seat will be nonrefundable unless the flight departs with at least one open seat.

Under the new mandate, the second seat is non-refundable unless the flight isn’t fully booked at the time of departure, and ...

Southwest Airlines is changing another one of its longstanding seating policies, implementing new rules for passengers who ...

Starting in 2026, travelers who need an extra seat will face stricter requirements and refund restrictions, sparking ...

Southwest says it will still refund a second ticket under its new policy for extra seating if the flight isn’t fully booked ...

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

If you travel with Southwest Airlines, this might interest you. The airline will soon require travelers who cannot fit within ...

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

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

Airlines have varying rules related to plus-size passengers, and Newsweek has compared several, including Southwest and Delta ...

Southwest Airlines, primarily a domestic airline throughout its over 50-year history, is looking at expanding to overseas ...