Flyer asks social media users if you can buy 2 airline seats to avoid sitting next to strangers
A traveler took to social media to ask whether or not passengers may buy an extra airplane seat next to them.
Posted within the “r/SouthwestAirlines” discussion board, the person’s remark stated, “People preserve ‘saving’ the seat next to them as a result of they do not need anybody to sit there. Is it technically potential to buy one other seat, not buyer of measurement, simply so you haven’t got to sit next to somebody[?]”
The person went on, “Maybe people buying an extra seat will stop the purses, jackets, blankets, etc. on the seat next to someone?”
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Fellow Redditors took to the feedback part to share their ideas about buying an additional seat.
“You cannot have two tickets in your name,” one person wrote.
A flight passenger requested social media users whether or not they can buy an extra seat on a Southwest Airlines flight so they don’t have somebody sitting next to them. (iStock)
“One will be automatically canceled before your flight,” the particular person added.
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“Take up a musical instrument, one too large for the overhead but not too large for the seat. You’ll still have someone sitting next to you on one side, but your instrument will get a nice view from its window seat,” a person suggested.
Social media users weighed in on whether or not a flyer can buy an extra seat. (iStock)
One person stated, “No, you can not do that on most airlines. Only if you actually need 2 seats.”
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Another added, “Nope. With it being open seating. You’re getting someone [sitting] next to you.”
The traveler stated she or he could be prepared to buy an extra seat if an airline permits. (iStock)
Southwest Airlines has an open-air coverage permitting passengers to choose their very own seats upon boarding based mostly on the assigned group.
Under the assistance heart on Southwest’s web site, there’s a web page sharing info for purchasers of measurement.
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“Customers who encroach upon any part of the neighboring seat(s) may proactively purchase the needed number of seats prior to travel to ensure the additional seat(s) is available,” it says.
It additionally says, “Southwest will refund the extra seat purchased upon request. After travel is complete, please request your refund.”
The web site doesn’t outline the necessities to be thought of a buyer of measurement.
Southwest permits “customers of size” to buy an extra seat. (iStock)
Southwest introduced this 12 months that it is going to be launching an assigned seating mannequin.
“We will begin selling flights with seat assignments in the second half of 2025 for travel in the first half of 2026,” the airline’s web site states below the “What’s New” web page.
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American Airlines’ web site features a part for purchasers keen on “extra space during travel.”
“If you need more than one seat to travel comfortably and safely, you must book an additional seat by calling Reservations. Please inform us of your seating needs when booking your trip,” the airline’s web site states.
Delta Air Lines additionally gives details about buying an additional seat.
“A customer may purchase an extra seat for each flight in the itinerary,” Delta’s web site says.
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“The seat will be sold at the same fare when purchased at the same time.”
“Customers who do not purchase the extra seat in advance risk the need to change seat assignments to another location on the aircraft that provides additional space. In the event of a full flight, customers will be rebooked for a later flight with available seating,” the positioning continued.
Fox News Digital reached out to Southwest, American Airlines and Delta for remark.
