Southwest Airlines' new assigned seating policy will come into effect next month, and the changes look set to hit plus-size passengers financially. Under the new policy, plus-size passengers will have to purchase an extra seat in advance without the guarantee of a refund.

Southwest's current policy gives plus-size passengers a refund on their second seat, or allows them to request a free seat once at the airport. However, with refunds no longer guaranteed, many passengers will be reluctant to buy an extra seat without knowing if they are eligible for their money back.

Southwest's New Seat Policy To Cost Plus-Size Passengers

As announced earlier this year, Southwest Airlines will be doing away with its unassigned seating policy early next year, implementing a new assigned seatin

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