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

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 ...

Southwest Airlines allows passengers to book assigned seats, new fare classes for travel starting on January 27, 2026.

Plus-size travelers must buy extra seats on Southwest flights with assigned seating, with refunds only available if flights ...

Southwest Airlines will require plus-size passengers to buy extra seats in advance, ending free seat requests at airports, ...

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