Flying while plus size can be stressful, but preparation changes everything. From knowing airline policies to choosing the right seat, comfort and safety can be planned for. With the right strategies, ...

In his new National Geographic show, “Never Say Never,” host Jeff Jenkins handles extreme activities with aplomb. He white-water rafts down a waterfall in New Zealand, sumo-wrestles in Japan and ...

Southwest Airlines is tightening its refund policy for plus-size passengers who purchase an extra seat. Advocates expressed frustration, emphasizing the need for comfortable and safe air travel for ...

Southwest Airlines is changing its refund policy for plus-size passengers who purchase two seats. The new policy requires open seats on the flight, same-fare-class tickets, and a refund request within ...

Among other changes, the airline will soon require travelers who “encroach upon the neighboring seat” to purchase an additional ticket, which might not be refunded. By Nia Decaille Southwest Airlines ...