A change in Southwest Airlines' seating policy has many advocates for the plus-size community saying the shift will create financial burdens and other barriers for this segment of the traveling public ...

WASHINGTON — Southwest Airlines is changing its policy for plus-size passengers who need an extra seat on flights. The Texas-based airline had a longstanding policy of encouraging "customers of size" ...

Southwest offers extra seat refunds, but double-check other airlines' policies before flying. Many or all of the products on this page are from partners who compensate us when you click to or take an ...

Given the way that airlines treat passengers, it's sometimes shocking that they are even able to stay afloat. There doesn't seem to be any rhyme or reason to anything about flying anymore — you pay ...

Southwest will soon require plus-size passengers to buy an extra seat that may not be reimbursed and Boston.com readers overwhelmingly agree with the new rule, according to an informal Boston.com poll ...

U.S. airlines have varying rules and guidelines related to plus-size passengers. Below, Newsweek has compared the policies of several major airlines so passengers inhabiting larger bodies can know ...