Southwest Airlines Introduces New Seating Policy Requiring Larger Passengers To Purchase Additional Seats
Southwest Airlines announced operational changes to its longstanding policies, set to take effect on January 27, 2026. The carrier will abandon its distinctive open seating approach, which has been a…
How plus-size seating policies stack up in 2025
Airlines tighten seat refund rules for plus sized travelers Airlines are tightening seat refund rules for plus sized travelers, making flying more costly and complex. Southwest Airlines is tightening its…
Mom’s viral airplane seating hack stirs debate; solo flyers ‘can’t stand’ it
A family travel blogger has revealed her secret to getting an entire row on a flight, but solo flyers appear to be opposed. Jess Darrington, the Idaho-based creator of Where…
Southwest’s open seating strategy is backfiring, says JetBlue founder
Passengers are willing to shell out a bit to kick their feet up and avoid the pre-flight scramble, says JetBlue founder. David Neeleman, who founded four other commercial airlines (including…