Southwest says it will still refund a second ticket under its new policy for extra seating if the flight isn’t fully booked ...

Southwest Airlines will soon require travelers who don't fit within the armrests of their seat to pay for an extra one in ...

Starting Jan. 27, Southwest Airlines passengers who take up space in a neighboring seat will have to buy an extra ticket.

For now, Southwest's international offerings are limited. Still, the carrier has pushed on partnerships such as its interline ...

Southwest Airlines is changing its longstanding policy for plus-sized passengers beginning next year. Starting Jan. 27, 2026, ...

Southwest Airlines, primarily a domestic airline throughout its over 50-year history, is looking at expanding to overseas ...

(NEXSTAR) – Southwest Airlines is putting stricter rules on a longstanding policy for plus-size passengers.

The new rules mean the second seat will be nonrefundable unless the flight departs with at least one open seat.

Currently, plus-size passengers can either pay for an extra seat in advance with the option of getting that money back later, ...

Starting in 2026, travelers who need an extra seat will face stricter requirements and refund restrictions, sparking ...

Southwest Airlines recently made some updates to its refund policy for customers who require more than one seat.

Southwest Airlines is set to implement a new policy requiring passengers who cannot fit within their seat's armrests to ...