Southwest Airlines quietly reversed course on its plus size seating policy last week, giving gate agents the go ahead to offer a free extra seat on the spot, no advance purchase required. It is a win for travellers who pushed back hard when the airline tightened its rules in January. But there is a catch: if the flight is full, you could get bumped. What Is Southwest’s Customer of Size Policy? Southwest’s Customer of... Read more

Traveling internationally with a baby seems manageable until you’re actually preparing for it. You’re juggling a passport application, checking infant airline ticket rules, and trying to decide whether to buy a separate seat. Then you’re hoping the airline actually has the bassinet you requested — and the flight hasn’t even started yet. Policies for parents flying with infants vary unexpectedly. Infant baggage allowance, stroller check in rules and airport security process for baby food... Read more