Southwest Airlines’ new policy will affect plus-size travelers. Here’s how
The change will come amid other changes at the Dallas-based airline, including doing away with its long-standing open seating policy, starting next year.
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2 developments- Aug 22, 2025Only center coverage:Southwest Airlines changing refund policy for plus-sized passengers
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8 viewpointsPlus-sized Southwest Airlines passengers face potentially costly rule changes
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4 viewpointsSouthwest Airlines is going to start charging heavy flyers for an extra seat if they can't fit within armrests
Southwest Airlines ripped over controversial new plus-size passenger policy: ‘Worse for everybody’
Southwest Airlines' new policy will affect plus-size travelers. Here's how
Fantastic! Southwest to Make 'Plus-Sized' Passengers Pay for Additional Seat.