Southwest to Require Extra Seats for Plus-Size Passengers Under New Policy
1 sourceUpdated Nov 3, 2025
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 effect Jan. 27, the…
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