Southwest Airlines Drops Advance Purchase Requirement for Extra Seat on Plus-Size Passengers
Southwest Airlines updated its policy so plus-size passengers no longer need to buy an extra seat ahead of time. Airport agents may now offer a second seat at no cost when space allows.
benzinga.comSouthwest Airlines updated its policy for plus-size passengers, removing the requirement that they purchase an extra seat in advance. The airline stated that plus-size passengers are no longer required to buy a second seat before travel. Airport agents can now offer an additional seat at no extra cost when space is available.
@ABC reported the change directly from Southwest Airlines. The airline provided the updated policy details without specifying an effective date or rollout timeline. The policy shift applies at boarding when unoccupied seats remain on the aircraft.
No further details on seating assignment procedures were included in the announcement.
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