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May 29, 2026
Southwest revises 'customers of size' rule: gate agents will provide a free second seat when two adjacent seats are available; rebooking or pre-purchase guidance remains
Southwest Airlines announced a revision to its "customers of size" seating policy. Under the new guidance, gate agents will arrange a free second seat for passengers...
Apr 6, 2026
Passengers report being asked to gate‑check carry‑on luggage despite empty overhead bins; Delta and Southwest say procedures aim to prevent delays
Passengers across social media report that gate agents have been asking or directing them to gate-check carry-on bags even when overhead bins appear empty after boar...
Mar 29, 2026
Southwest Airlines' 'customer of size' policy requiring passengers to buy a second seat prompts mixed reactions on social media
Southwest Airlines implemented a updated "customer of size" policy, effective Jan. 27, that asks passengers who require extra space to purchase a second seat in adva...
Mar 28, 2026
Southwest Flight 2353 executes pilot-initiated go-around at Hollywood Burbank Airport after pilot reports runway not fully clear
On March 26, 2026, Southwest Airlines flight 2353 arrived at Hollywood Burbank Airport from Las Vegas. Video recorded aboard the aircraft captured the pilot telling ...
