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Southwest Airlines eases policy for plus-size passengers after backlash

Southwest changed two major policies when the calendar flipped to 2026. Now one is being pulled back.

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Southwest walks back controversial seating policy that singles out plus-size passengers

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Southwest’s controversial seating policy is changing again—and the new version may surprise frequent flyers

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‘We’re not cattle.’ Southwest passenger at MIA told she’s too large for seat

Linda Hyde, a Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards member since 2014, boarded her Southwest flight on May 21 at Miami International Airport humiliated and angry.

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Southwest updates its seat policy for plus-size passengers

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Southwest in U-turn on controversial passenger policy

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Southwest revises its overweight passenger rules. Here's what's changing.

Southwest is walking back some recent changes in its policies for passengers who require a second seat.

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‘We're not cattle.' Southwest passenger at MIA told she's too large for seat

Southwest Airlines changed its rules in January regarding passengers who need an extra seat because of their size, causing a backlash.

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Southwest says plus-size flyers no longer need to buy a second seat — but getting one free isn't guaranteed

Airlines’ customer-of-size policies could face challenges as airlines trim their schedules and reduce flights to cope with the rising costs of jet fuel amid the war in Iran.

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Southwest Airlines Announces Major Expansion

Southwest shared photos from Southwest Airlines Flight 3094, which landed in Anchorage for the first time on May 15. Southwest Airlines Will Offer Nonstop Flights to Anchorage, Al