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Southwest Airlines just delivered another slap in the face to hardworking American families. The airline announced it will force plus-size passengers to buy extra seats upfront starting January 27, 2026. No more help at the airport if you need more space.
This is the same Southwest that used to care about regular folks. They built their reputation on treating customers fairly and letting people pick their own seats. Now they are just another greedy corporation squeezing every last dollar out of travelers.
The new rule comes as Southwest moves to assigned seating and kills off more customer-friendly policies. They already ended free bags in May after decades of that promise. These corporate executives are breaking every commitment they made to loyal customers.
Southwest claims this change ensures everyone gets “safe and comfortable seating.” What a joke. This is really about padding their profits while making flying harder for Americans who do not fit their narrow standards. They want your money upfront with no guarantees.
The airline says they might give refunds if seats are available when the plane leaves. But there is no promise anymore. Passengers who trusted Southwest for years now face hundreds of dollars in extra fees just to fly with dignity.
Corporate America keeps finding new ways to punish the middle class. First they shrink airplane seats to cram in more passengers. Now they charge people extra for not fitting in those tiny spaces they created.
Southwest is under pressure from Wall Street investors to make more money. So they throw their most vulnerable customers under the bus. This is what happens when companies care more about rich stockholders than regular Americans.
Flying used to be something special in this country. Now airlines treat passengers like cattle and charge them for every basic need. Southwest was supposed to be different, but they have sold out just like the rest.
