In case you missed it, Southwest Airlines recently changed its policy for plus-size passengers who require an extra seat.
Beginning next year, Southwest will require passengers to pay for an extra seat in advance and then request a refund after the fact. This policy has been in effect on paper for some time; however, most people knew the airline would offer a complimentary extra seat at the gate to passengers who needed one but did not prepurchase.
Once the new policy goes into effect Jan. 26, the option to receive a complimentary extra seat will end. Even if you wait until you are at the airport to purchase a second seat, you will be required to pay and request a refund after the fact.
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