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Lee Corso honored by Southwest gate agent en route to final game

Lee Corso honored by Southwest gate agent en route to final game

Tributes are already pouring in for the legendary Lee Corso as he prepares to take the College GameDay stage one last time on Saturday. And those tributes aren’t limited to people within the sports world. On his way to Columbus, Ohio, the site of this week’s show, Corso was honored by a Southwest Airlines gate agent in Orlando prior to boarding. …

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Southwest Airlines’ upcoming policy for plus-sized passengers questioned

Southwest Airlines’ upcoming policy for plus-sized passengers questioned

Southwest Airlines will soon require travelers who don’t fit within the armrests of their seat to pay for an extra one in advance, part of a string of recent changes the carrier is making. The new rule goes into effect Jan. 27, the same day Southwest starts assigning seats. Currently, plus-size passengers can either pay for an extra seat in …

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Southwest Airlines’ new policy will affect plus-size travelers. Here’s how

Southwest Airlines’ new policy will affect plus-size travelers. Here’s how

Southwest Airlines will soon require travelers who can’t fit within the armrests of their seat to pay for an extra one in advance, part of a string of recent changes the carrier is making. The new rule goes into effect Jan. 27, the same day Southwest starts assigning seats. Currently, plus-size passengers can either pay for an extra seat in …

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Plus-size travelers face new rule for extra seat on Southwest Airlines

Plus-size travelers face new rule for extra seat on Southwest Airlines

Southwest Airlines will soon require travelers who can’t fit within the armrests of their seat to pay for an extra one in advance, part of a string of recent changes the carrier is making. The new rule goes into effect Jan. 27, the same day Southwest starts assigning seats. Currently, plus-size passengers can either pay for an extra seat in …

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Southwest Airlines changes rules for plus-size passengers

Southwest Airlines changes rules for plus-size passengers

Monday, August 25, 2025 4:58PM The move is the latest in a series of changes for Southwest. Southwest Airlines is changing its seating policy for plus-size passengers. Starting January 27, 2026, passengers who take up space in the neighboring seat will have to buy an extra ticket – and it might not be refunded. The current rules allow flyers to …

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Southwest changes refund policy for customers of size starting in January

Southwest changes refund policy for customers of size starting in January

Check out what’s clicking on FoxBusiness.com. Southwest Airlines is adding rules when it comes to “customers of size.” Starting January 27, when flights with assigned seating begin taking off, plus-size passengers “should proactively purchase the needed number of seats prior to travel to ensure the additional, adjacent seat is available,” the airline says on its website. “I just hope that consumers …

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Southwest is a favorite for plus-size fliers. A new policy may change that.

Southwest is a favorite for plus-size fliers. A new policy may change that.

Southwest Airlines is changing a seating policy that accommodates plus-size passengers, making it more difficult for them to obtain a refund for an extra seat. The new policy, which will go into effect Jan. 27, is part of sweeping changes that will more closely align the airline with its competitors. Timed to next year’s move from open to assigned seating, …

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Southwest announces West Coast expansion at California airport – SFGATE

Southwest announces West Coast expansion at California airport  SFGATE Spirit Airlines warns it might not be able to survive a year without more cash  CNBC A pair of once-mighty companies warn they are on the brink of collapse  KTLA Spirit Airlines Reels From Costs Quick-Fix Bankruptcy Missed  Bloomberg.com How many flights would Las Vegas and Reno lose if Spirit Airlines shuts down?  Reno Gazette Journal …

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