Southwest Airlines recently announced a major change to a policy regarding its plus-size passengers. Starting January 27, 2026, passengers who cannot fit within the armrests of their seats will be ...

Air travel today feels like a jigsaw puzzle of seats, fees and new policies. Even before the pandemic, shrinking legroom and tighter seats were part of the conversation for frequent flyers. Now, ...

As it switched to assigned seating, Southwest Airlines also changed its policy for passengers who can’t fit in a single seat: They’ll be required to pay for a second seat. Related Articles ...