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‘She was really rude about it’: Southwest’s new plus-size policy is already causing issues for passengers, report says

‘When enforcement is based on 'sole discretion' instead of defined guidelines, it feels subjective — and that directly impacts fairness,’ one Southwest customer affected by the policy said

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Woman with five-month-old gets ready to board Southwest—then they tell her there’s no family boarding anymore: ‘I was standing in group 7’

Since Southwest Airlines updated several of its policies at the beginning of the year, including introducing assigned seating and revising its “Customer of Size” rules, it has faced growing criticism.

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‘I just kinda didn’t feel safe’: Woman tries to get on Southwest flight in Nashville. Then they tell her she needs to buy another $1,350 ticket

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Woman goes to Tampa airport to catch flight. Then a Southwest worker forced her to pay for another ticket because she’s ‘wide at the bottom’

A woman flying out of Tampa, Florida, with Southwest Airlines says staff demanded she buy a second seat in order to board because of her size.

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Southwest Airlines Will Stop Chicago O'Hare, Washington Dulles Flights Beginning June 4

Southwest Airlines will discontinue flights to the Chicago O'Hare and Washington Dulles airports on June 4, 2026.

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‘It’s not a full flight’: NYC woman books Southwest for 1st time since it started assigning seats. Then she has to re-buy her seat to get off standby

Southwest Airlines recently went throught significant changes. Travelers aren’t happy.

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Southwest passengers forced off plane at Texas airport after ‘civilian model taser’ discovered

Southwest Flight 28 from Houston’s Hobby Airport to Dallas Love Field departed about two and a half hours later than planned

The Independent UK

“For The Safety And Comfort Of Other Passengers”: Woman Fuming After Having To Purchase A Second Plane Seat

Every customer deserves to be treated with respect. And though many companies try to do this, some of their business decisions raise eyebrows and make you wonder who they’re truly meant to serve. Passenger Erika DeBoer has recently gone viral online after calling out Southwest Airlines for its new policy,…

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‘Heads down and hands up’: Police storms a Southwest flight to grab a man, but FBI finds ‘no credible threat’

The flight made an emergency landing for a ‘possible security matter.’

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Watch: Passenger removed from Southwest flight after ‘security concern’ forces diversion to Atlanta

A tense moment unfolded aboard a Southwest Airlines flight in the United States after a reported security concern forced the aircraft to make an unscheduled landing in Atlanta, where police boarded the plane and removed a passenger.

The Times of India

Southwest flight diverted mid-air over 'possible security matter'; FBI confirms no threat

On Friday, Southwest Airlines Flight 2094 was diverted mid‑air due to a reported security concern involving a passenger. The flight had departed Nashville International Airport, Tennessee, bound for Fort Lauderdale, Florida, when the situation arose.

The Times of India

Passengers Held for Hours After Southwest Flight Rerouted to Atlanta Over Security Scare That FBI Later Ruled Had No Credible Threat

A Southwest Airlines flight from Nashville to Fort Lauderdale was diverted to Atlanta due to a false security threat, causing significant delays for passengers.

International Business Times UK

Watch: Video shows passengers raising hands as man is dragged off Southwest flight after security scare

A Southwest Airlines flight en route to Fort Lauderdale made an emergency landing in Atlanta Friday night due to a security threat. Passengers were filmed with hands raised as police boarded the aircraft and removed a man. The incident caused a dramatic disruption to the flight's original route.

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Southwest Airlines to experiment with ‘Titanic’ policy for extra staff to clean premium seats: report

Union rep says new policy is 'insult to passengers' - the airline insists it will make sure flights are ready for every customer, wherever they sit

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5-year-old flying enthusiast spots discrepancy in Southwest training manual diagram: ‘They did not match at all’

The child’s spotting, though not an error, reached Southwest CEO Bob Jordan, who invited him and his family for a VIP tour at the airline’s headquarters

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‘Smells like a class action suit’: Omaha woman shamed at airport over needing ‘extra room,’ vows to never fly Southwest Airlines again

TikTok user @erikawithak27 had never anticipated what she was about to experience while boarding a Southwest Airlines flight from Omaha. What should have been a normal experience for her turned into a tale of embarrassment and anger that is sure to leave a lasting impression on her life.

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‘I have never been so mortified in my life’: Woman picks a seat on Southwest Airlines—until a flight attendant tells her she should’ve bought two

A TikToker has gone viral after her encounter with an airline staff member proved one thing: fatphobia remains alive and well.

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San Antonio woman flies Southwest and plans for new policy change. She gets put on standby anyway: ‘I would never fly with southwest airlines again’

Southwest Airlines’ new booking and baggage policies haven’t struck a chord with regular customers. At least, that’s what TikToker Leslie (@leslieapproved) said in a video that’s garnered 357,000 views.

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Unusual Options Activity Alert: If You Own These 3 Stocks, It’s Time for a Protective Collar

Thursday’s unusual options activity included three stocks with 50%-plus gains over the past year. With the VIX up 20% in the past week, if you bought any of these a year ago, a protective collar is in order.

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Woman flies from Kansas City to Orlando on Southwest Airlines. Then she learns about their new seat policy

A woman boarded a Southwest Airlines flight heading to Orlando from Kansas City with her family. Then, she realized she wouldn’t be able to sit next to either of her kids.

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“Cheapo”: Father Slams Southwest For Seating Toddler Away From Mom After Refusing To Pay Extra

“Can you not afford a better airline?”

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Wheelchair user with panic disorder says Southwest ‘abandoned’ her in airport restroom

Exclusive: Mary Lynn Ellison, 64, says the incident touched off an ‘immediate and severe’ mental health crisis that continues to persist some two years later, according to a federal lawsuit reviewed by The Independent

The Independent UK

Major US airline announces Starlink Wi-Fi rollout

Southwest Airlines is the latest U.S. carrier to partner with Starlink. Its current Wi-Fi doesn’t allow for reliable mid-flight movie-watching

The Independent UK

The Latest: FAA lifts temporary closure of airspace over El Paso, Texas

The Federal Aviation Administration has reopened the airspace around El Paso International Airport in Texas, just hours after it announced a 10-day closure that would have grounded all flights to and from the airport

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