Southwest Airlines in the US has just changed its long-standing policy for plus-size travelers, one that for over 30 years allowed them to get a second seat for free or be reimbursed if needed.

But now, that’s no longer guaranteed.

So, what does this mean for passengers of size? Is it fair to ask them to pay for an extra seat in order to fly comfortably, or even to fly at all?

Editor of travelextra.ie Eoghan Corry says that the standard width for airline seats is 17 inches, due largely to manufacturing guidelines, and Eoghan joined us on The Agenda this morning to talk to us some more about this.

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