A plus-size rapper has settled a lawsuit with taxi giant Lyft after one of their drivers refused to take her because of her size. Detroit rapper Dank Demoss, whose real name is Dajua Blanding, filed a ...

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 ...

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 ...

Plus-size travellers must pre-book extra seat or buy at airport under new rules Southwest Airlines to require extra seat purchase for plus-size passengers starting January 2026 Archive (Photo used for ...

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 is restricting the conditions under which it will provide reimbursements. Southwest Airlines will require passengers who encroach on neighbouring seats to buy extra tickets from 2026.

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 ...

Stephanie Lanciani and her friends have gained a following on TikTok and Instagram, showcasing accessibility at Disney parks Meredith Wilshere is a Society and Culture writer at PEOPLE. Her work has ...

If there's one thing that we can all say has been consistent when it comes to airline travel over the last decade, it's that seats and legroom continue to shrink. It's even worse for plus-size ...

Shafonne Myers, a marketing expert specializing in size inclusivity, spent the last 15 years advocating for women like herself who have long felt unseen in the slim-centric wedding fashion industry.