Southwest Airlines debuts plus size policy, leaving some passengers devastated

by Ty Davison | Jan 27, 2026 | News & Commentary

Southwest Airlines debuts plus size policy, leaving some passengers devastated – oregonlive.com: A new Southwest Airlines policy that requires plus-sized passengers to buy an extra seat if they “encroach” onto the seat next to theirs is sparking disappointment,...

Southwest Airlines (1971-2025): Customers Mourn the End of Free Bags and Open Seating

by Ty Davison | Mar 12, 2025 | News & Commentary

Southwest Airlines (1971-2025): Customers Mourn the End of Free Bags and Open Seating – WSJ: The airline didn’t have to blow up its carefully cultivated identity practically overnight. Southwest is Southwest because it’s different and touted that at every single...

Nike just made it harder to track executives’ use of private jets

by Ty Davison | Oct 4, 2024 | News & Commentary

Nike just made it harder to track executives’ use of private jets – oregonlive.com: Plane travel has been considered public information because taxpayers help fund the air traffic control system governing the common space, said Chuck Collins of the...

Fare evasion on TriMet’s MAX trains hits 27%, highest ‘in recent memory’

by Ty Davison | Sep 9, 2024 | News & Commentary

Fare evasion on TriMet’s MAX trains hits 27%, highest ‘in recent memory’ – oregonlive.com: TriMet found that 27% of surveyed riders lacked a valid fare during a three-week period in March, according to a report released by TriMet in response to...

Southwest Airlines Is Getting Rid of Open Seating on Flights

by Ty Davison | Jul 25, 2024 | News & Commentary

Southwest Airlines Is Getting Rid of Open Seating on Flights – WSJ: Southwest Airlines will soon assign seats on flights and sell some with extra legroom, making sweeping changes in a bid to broaden its appeal to passengers and boost revenue. Hurray! The airline...