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Southwest ends free seats for plus-size flyers — here’s what the new 2026 rules mean for travelers.
The new rules require passengers who cannot fit into one seat to purchase two adjacent seats at the time of booking. Refunds for the second seat are no longer guaranteed and will only be issued if three strict conditions are met. Plus, no more last-minute free extras at the airport.
In this video, we break down:
* The old vs. new Southwest policy
* What the 2026 assigned seating change really means
* Reactions from travelers, bloggers, and the airline itself
* A cultural debate: should airlines (and society) continue to accommodate obesity?
Is this policy fair or unfair? Will it change how people fly with Southwest? Let’s dive in.
👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share for more breakdowns on trending news and cultural issues.
👉Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ELNFXv_2jik
👉Follow Gina Bontempo:
https://www.instagram.com/gmflorio/
https://www.twitter.com/floriogina/
👉FREE nutrition guide: https://myhealthshift.com/get-nutrition/
#SouthwestAirlines #AirlinePolicy #PlusSizeTravel #TravelNews
By Gina Bontempo4.4
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Southwest ends free seats for plus-size flyers — here’s what the new 2026 rules mean for travelers.
The new rules require passengers who cannot fit into one seat to purchase two adjacent seats at the time of booking. Refunds for the second seat are no longer guaranteed and will only be issued if three strict conditions are met. Plus, no more last-minute free extras at the airport.
In this video, we break down:
* The old vs. new Southwest policy
* What the 2026 assigned seating change really means
* Reactions from travelers, bloggers, and the airline itself
* A cultural debate: should airlines (and society) continue to accommodate obesity?
Is this policy fair or unfair? Will it change how people fly with Southwest? Let’s dive in.
👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share for more breakdowns on trending news and cultural issues.
👉Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ELNFXv_2jik
👉Follow Gina Bontempo:
https://www.instagram.com/gmflorio/
https://www.twitter.com/floriogina/
👉FREE nutrition guide: https://myhealthshift.com/get-nutrition/
#SouthwestAirlines #AirlinePolicy #PlusSizeTravel #TravelNews

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