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Proud Plus-Size Traveler Reveals Why She Won’t Book 2 Airline Seats, Gets Blasted As ‘Selfish’
Kirsty Leanne, a plus-sized travel influencer, has explained why she does not book two seats whenever she flies. According to Leanne, one of the reasons for her TikTok explainer is recurring criticism, based on the idea that reserving two spots on a flight is a fix-all solution. She also claimed that airline staffers cannot understand one person booking two seats …
Read More »Southwest Airlines to start selling assigned seats on July 29
Southwest Airlines has officially set the date for its big changeover to assigned seats and has laid out exactly how its all-new boarding process will work. The airline’s long-standing open seating policy will officially end Jan. 27, 2026, the Dallas-based carrier announced Monday. Passengers booked on all flights from that day forward will receive specific seat assignments. Customers booking 2026 …
Read More »Southwest Airlines sets date for launch of assigned seats – Axios
Southwest Airlines sets date for launch of assigned seats Axios Southwest Airlines announces start date for assigned seating CNN Southwest Airlines will start assigned seating in January 2026 The Washington Post Here’s when assigned seats are coming to Southwest — and so are new fees Yahoo Home Southwest Airlines sets a date for seat assignment launch, lays out new boarding order CNBC Source link
Read More »Club World Cup marked by empty seats, searing heat, weather-delayed matches and Chelsea victory
An expanded Club World Cup marked by empty seats, slashed ticket prices, searing heat, weather-delayed matches and a criticized field surface ended in a surprise victory by Chelsea, the fourth-place team in the Premier League. Among the lasting lessons was FIFA’s decision to dramatically drop ticket costs as some kickoff times approached, which could impact decisions by fans thinking of …
Read More »Delta issues urgent warning over airplane seats as airline is forced to make cuts
By EMMA SALETTA FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Published: 00:49, 13 July 2025 | Updated: 11:56, 13 July 2025 Delta Air Lines has issued a warning for travelers looking to fly in a main cabin seat on any flight. Delta President Glen Hauenstein revealed the airline industry is looking to cut its main-cabin capacity on all flights by around 1 percent by September. …
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