Consumer News Southwest Airlines Updates Covid 19 Policies For Both Passengers And Employees

Southwest Airlines announces news policy that will impact plus-size travelers

From Jan. 27, Southwest Airlines will require travelers who don't fit within the armrests of their seat to pay for an extra ticket in advance. This is part of a series of changes the carrier is making ... Read More

Southwest Airlines surprises flyers with its new and unusual boarding process — here’s who gets on the plane first

Southwest Airlines has been making a range of changes, with the carrier now charging for checked luggage and eliminating its famous open seating policy in favor of assigned seats. From Jan. 27, 2026, ... Read More

Southwest Airlines Procedure Updates Close Wheelchair Boarding Loophole

Southwest Airlines will end its long-standing wheelchair boarding advantage as the carrier shifts to assigned seating early next year. Read More

Details emerge about Southwest Airlines' new boarding process. Here's what we know

Southwest Airlines is making huge changes to its business model next year, starting with a brand-new boarding process rolling out in late January. Now, we have a better idea of what that boarding ... Read More

For beleaguered Southwest, ‘everything is on the table’ — even long-haul international

Southwest Airlines could be on the cusp of making the most monumental change of its 54-year history. The Dallas-based carrier has rolled back some of its most popular policies as it positions itself ... Read More