The airline also updated its plus-size passenger policy, making it more difficult to get a refund for an extra seat. Both seats should be purchased in the same fare class (i.e., Choice, Choice Preferred, Choice Extra, or Basic). What are Southwest Airlines' new fare bundles? Southwest's new fares, branded as Choice Extra, Choice Preferred, Choice and Basic, began last fall for flights beginning in 2026. Which Florida airports does Southwest Airlines service?

Source: The Herald January 27, 2026 14:15 UTC