For years, Southwest has utilized a democratic open-seating boarding policy in which passengers simply chose any seat ...

On July 29 Southwest Airlines officially confirmed a change to its boarding process with travelers being allowed to select their seat rather than being assigned a boarding number. "All tickets ...

Southwest’s new 2026 policy requires plus-size travelers to buy extra seats before flying. Refunds for extra seats only apply if flights aren't fully booked and proper steps are followed. Expert Jason ...

An expert on plus-size travel believes a major Southwest Airlines policy change is going to make things "worse" for travelers. The policy will go into place in January 2026. Jason Vaughn, an ...