Denver Airline to Offer Plus-Sized Flyers Free Additional Seats

A policy for one airline at Denver International Airport is going viral. Some people are outraged by the policy, but others claim it is a policy that is needed for every airline across the globe.

Get our free mobile app

Traveling on a plane can be a very difficult experience for many people, and Southwest is the first airline to address these issues and enforce new policies and actions.

Extra Seats For Some Colorado Travelers

Southwest Airlines' new plus-size traveler policy has gone viral. The policy would work like this: A plus-sized passenger would buy an extra ticket, contact the airline, and let them know about the accommodation, and then the airline would reimburse the flyer for the extra seat.

RELATED: Woman Kicked Off Flight in Colorado For Completely Absurd Reason

How Southwest Determines If Colorado Travelers Need Second Seat

The policy does not focus on a certain weight, but they do focus on a specific size.

The armrest is the definitive gauge for a Customer of size. It serves as the boundary between seats. If you’re unable to lower both armrests and/or encroach upon any portion of a seat next to you, you need a second seat.

The Policy Has Been Around For A Long Time

I was not aware that this was a policy that had been around for a long time. This policy is circling TikTok right now because a user researched the policy and used it. According to this video, the policy has been around for 30 years.

Some have praised Southwest Airlines for being the first airline to offer an accommodation like this, while others are calling it unfair.