extremely important for those of guys that travel, especially if you travel Southwest. I know how

painful this is for some of you. Painful. And some of you guys, it's a warning because some people

are going to think this is discriminating. But Southwest rolls out new conditions for plus-size

passengers refunds. Starting January 27th, when flights with assigned seating being taking off plus-sized passengers should

proactively purchase the needed number of seats prior to travel to ensure the additional

adjacent seat is available, as stated on Southwest Airlines website to advise potential customers.

Southwest's website lists a seat width on the Boeing 737 models.

It flies from 15 and a half inches at the narrows to 17.8 inches at the widest with the

arms at the definite seat boundary.

Jeff Jenkins, founder of Plus Size Travel Blog,ubby Diaries told USA Today,

I just hope the consumers are aware of this change,

and I wonder if Plus Size people will skip out on flying with them at all

because of them not knowing if the flight is sold out or not expressing concerns.

Rob, do you want to play this clip?

I think that this policy change risks increasing body shame. We already know that plus-sized

passengers are, you know, verbally harassed, are videotaped, are sometimes even physically assaulted

on flights. Southwest Airlines is changing a longstanding policy for plus-sized travelers.

For years, quote, customers of size were encouraged to buy two seats,

then apply for a refund after their trip, a process that had fewer restrictions on when

refunds would be provided. But starting January 27th, refunds will only be granted if three

conditions are met. The flight must depart with at least one open

seat. Both seats must be in the same fair class and refund requests must be filed within 90 days of

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