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Southwest walks back part of its plus-size seating policy, but advocacy group says it’s not enough

Southwest walks back part of its plus-size seating policy, but advocacy group says it’s not enough

Summary

Southwest Airlines has decided to change parts of its new seating policy for plus-size passengers a few months after putting it in place. However, a group that supports travelers with larger bodies says the changes are still not enough.

Key Facts

  • Southwest Airlines recently introduced a new seating policy aimed at plus-size travelers.
  • The airline is now reversing or modifying some parts of this policy.
  • This change comes only a few months after the policy started.
  • An advocacy group representing plus-size passengers has spoken out about the policy.
  • The advocacy group feels the airline’s changes do not fully address their concerns.
  • The original policy affected how passengers with larger bodies are seated on planes.
  • Southwest has not fully detailed all the changes being made yet.
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