Southwest Alters Policies That Help Plus-Sized Travelers

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2AMERICAN TOURIST CATCHES PURSE THIEF BY HER PONYTAILA video of a mom catching hold of an alleged pickpocket in Italy has gone viral on TikTok. Karis McElroy posted a video of her mom in Venice, holding onto the ponytail of the alleged thief, a teenage girl. If passengers need extra space on their journey, a refund for the second ticket is no longer guaranteed. Recently, Southwest also announced other sweeping changes that set it apart, including updates to its open-seat and free bags policies. The rules are based on existing bylaws, and the railway operator is highlighting them to make journeys pleasant for everyone.