Once upon a time, the NCAA required a 30,000-seat football stadium minimum for FBS schools. That rule has since lapsed with ...

Southwest Airlines is walking back a policy that affected — and offended — larger flyers. As USA TODAY first reported in August 2025, Southwest announced stricter ‘customer of size’ rules that it then ...

Southwest Airlines is walking back a policy that affected — and offended — larger flyers. As USA TODAY first reported in August 2025, Southwest announced stricter 'customer of size' rules that it then ...

Akron officials are pursuing zoning changes that would eliminate minimum lot sizes, a rule that can block construction on small vacant parcels. Leaders say the update could reduce permitting friction ...

(NEXSTAR) – Southwest Airlines is apparently rethinking its guidelines for plus-size travelers, walking back a key part of the new seating policy just months after implementation. On Jan. 27, ...

Southwest Airlines, which received backlash from the plus-size community earlier this year when it tightened its extra-seat policy, has loosened restrictions on securing a second adjacent seat. The ...

Southwest Airlines updated its policy for plus-size travelers, allowing representatives at the airport to give customers extra seats for free as needed. “On flights where adjacent seats are available, ...

Southwest Airlines updated its policy so plus-size passengers no longer have to purchase an extra seat in advance; airport staff may provide one free if available. f no adjacent seat is available, the ...

Southwest Airlines says it has updated its policy for plus-size passengers, saying they are no longer required to purchase an extra seat in advance and that airport agents can offer an additional seat ...