According to the company’s website, plus-size passengers who cannot fit within the armrests of a single seat need to purchase ...

Southwest’s new plus-size seating policy went into effect Jan. 27, requiring some passengers to buy an extra seat in advance.

Southwest Airlines has begun assigned seating for passengers, replacing its long-standing open-seating policy and introducing ...

This is not the end of the scramble over seats at Southwest and it does not just soothe the boarding line. It reinvents two rituals that defined the way individuals approached traveling: the race to ...

Southwest Airlines has updated its policy for travelers who may require more seat space. As the airline moves to implement a wave of changes, such as the switch from open seating to assigned seats, ...

The new Southwest seat assignment policy will also impact more than just boarding practices. For years, Southwest Airlines was praised for their size-inclusive seating policies, which allowed ...

A Southwest Airlines policy has sparked debate online for its accommodations for larger passengers. At Southwest, plus-size passengers can get a free, additional seat when necessary to "protect the ...

For years, Southwest Airlines was praised for their size-inclusive seating policies, which allowed plus-sized passengers to either pay for an extra seat and receive a refund after the flight, or ...