A college band announcer was criticized for making a body-shaming comment about Alabama State University’s plus-size dancers. Florida A&M University band announcer Joe Bullard was forced to apologize ...

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The plus-size clothing market was valued at USD 198.4 billion in 2024 and is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 5.4% from 2024 to 2032 driven by growing body positivity and inclusivity movements. What’s ...

In-person shopping for plus-size clothes can be frustrating. The Seattle Fat Mall aims to re-write that experience by centering and celebrating customers with larger bodies. Dakota Joiner is in the ...

From next year, January, Southwest Airlines will drastically change how plus size travellers fly. The airline plans to implement a new policy that requires "plus-size" passengers who cannot fit within ...

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 ...

A change in Southwest Airlines’ seating policy has many advocates for the plus-size community saying the shift will create financial burdens and other barriers for this segment of the traveling public ...

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U.S. airlines have varying rules and guidelines related to plus-size passengers. Below, Newsweek has compared the policies of several major airlines so passengers inhabiting larger bodies can know ...

Southwest Airlines is adding rules when it comes to "customers of size." Starting Jan. 27, when flights with assigned seating begin taking off, plus-size passengers "should proactively purchase the ...

Southwest Airlines is changing its seating policy for plus-size passengers. Starting January 27, 2026, passengers who take up space in the neighboring seat will have to buy an extra ticket - and it ...

Those customers were previously encouraged to purchase two seats when booking a Southwest flight, and then apply for a refund for the second fare after they travel with few restrictions. Under a new ...