Southwest’s controversial seating policy is changing again—and the new version may surprise frequent flyers

Travelers who need extra space may now be accommodated for free at the airport instead of being forced to pay upfront.

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Southwest Airlines has yet again made changes to its onboard policies. This time, the discount airline has partially rolled back a controversial requirement it introduced earlier this year for plus-sized passengers, which required them to book an adjacent seat in advance if they could not fit between a single seat’s armrests. Here’s what you need to know.

Southwest will no longer force plus-sized passengers to buy an extra seat

Last year, Southwest Airlines........

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