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How a new Southwest Airlines policy change will impact plus-size travelers

Southwest Airlines has updated its "Customers of Size" policy, requiring those in need of additional seat space to purchase ...

How Southwest Airlines’ new seating policy affects plus-size travelers

Under Southwest's new policy, a refund is still possible for plus-size passengers who purchase an extra seat but no longer ...

Southwest Airlines invests millions in effort to solve unusual in-flight problem: 'Yeah, it was bad'

Southwest Airlines has invested millions of dollars in an effort to prevent beverage cans from deforming and even exploding ...

Sfo: Southwest Airlines Eases Travel To Taiwan With New Eva Air Partnership

Southwest Airlines announced this week it is hoping to make it easier for passengers looking to travel to Taiwan by ...

Southwest Airlines Will Implement Two New Policy Changes Next January. Here’s What You Need To Know.

Southwest Airlines is ending open seating and its flexible plus-size policy in 2026—major changes that will reshape the ...

Southwest Airlines new policy sparks backlash

The airline has updated its policy, going into effect in January, for passengers who require more seat space and is saying it can no longer guarantee customers a refund if they need an extra seat.

Southwest Airlines crew pays tribute to Lee Corso before ESPN farewell

As Lee Corso prepares to say farewell to ESPN's College GameDay, he received a touching tribute from an unexpected source. It ...
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Southwest Airlines adds another nonstop route to its upcoming Knoxville lineup. See where

Southwest Airlines officially joined McGhee Tyson Airport in Knoxville Aug. 14. Southwest will offer five nonstop routes from ...
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Southwest Airlines’ New Policy Attacks Plus-Size Flyers and the Internet is Divided

Southwest stood as one of the few airlines willing to accommodate plus sized guests for free. Now, that policy is out the ...