Southwest airlines giving CBF's free seats

[Strike 5,553]

https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/airline-news/2023/12/13/southwest-airlines-plus-size-traveler-policy/71904349007/

[thegeneral 3,214]

When a huge chunk of potential clients are fatties that’s the free market at work

A Golden Coral buffet sponsorship can’t be far behind.

[DonS 3,292]

What happens when a flight is completely full and the CBF didn't buy extra (refundable) seats? 

[avoiding injuries 1,585]

Southwest is my primary airline, especially with a large hub at my local airport, but they’re making some questionable decisions lately. 
For instance, the criteria for boarding early due to an injury, illness or anything else is non-existent. I had a co-worker tell the gate agent his knee was bothering him and he was able to board before the A group, people who paid extra to board early. 
Also, weight seems like an excuse to board early too. And not only does the affected flyer board early, but their entire party boards with them.  
It’s been disappointing to watch over the years  

 

[IGotWorms 4,058]

Southwest wants to be an airline of the people. Which is admirable.

Problem is, the people are gross and always try to take advantage  

[gas 157]

What's a CBF?  Certified Board Fattie?

[seafoam1 3,031]

Let them have a whole row. I see it as a service so I don't have to sit next to one of them who are all squeezed into the middle seat squishing.me up against the window while I'm trying not to touch their green cheese filled rolls. 

[TBayXXXVII 2,546]

This should be music to the ears of the other airlines.  Chubbers will start using Southwest, meaning thinner customers for the other airlines.

[Mike Honcho 5,283]

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The airline says this policy has been in place for decades.

 

Does this qualify as a moon landing?

[Tree of Knowledge 1,859]

I may have to buy a James Harden fat suit for my next fly to prevent any annoying nudniks from sitting near me.  

[Voltaire 5,316]

Can my wife and I share a free seat?

[WhiteWonder 2,738]

@cbfalcon    any truth to this story?

[cmh6476 1,025]

2 hours ago, gas said:

What's a CBF?  Certified Board Fattie?

Crapper busting fatty

[edjr 6,592]

they should do an entire flight of CBF’s. So we can shoot it down 

[League Champion 1,911]

Good, I hate when I'm next to a smelly fat ass

[Patented Phil 1,469]

5 minutes ago, edjr said:

they should do an entire flight of CBF’s. So we can shoot it down 

It would never get off the ground.

[BunnysBastatrds 2,442]

 This has been going on for years with SWA. I’ve seen my three hundred lbs friend and his fat arse wife get bumped up to first class numerous times while not paying for it. Sad.