India, Aug. 24 -- Southwest Airlines does not have any new rules making it mandatory for plus-size passengers to buy two seats in 2026, contrary to claims on X that the Dallas-based carrier is bringing about this change. The company, on its support page, notes it has had "a long-standing policy designed to meet the seating needs of Customers who require more than one seat."

Now, it is changing the refund policy for flyers who end up buying two seats. Earlier, Southwest would refund the second fare for the travel, which they will still do, but with tighter rules. The company says for flyers traveling on or before January 26, 2026, "Southwest will refund the extra seat purchased upon request once travel is complete."

The company announced...