One traveler asked on social media if passengers could buy an extra seat next to them on the plane.

The user posted on the "r/SouthwestAirlines" forum, "People keep 'saving' the seat next to them because they don't want anyone sitting there. Is it technically possible to buy another seat instead of a larger customer? , so you don’t have to sit next to someone(?)”

The user continued, "Maybe people buying extra seats will prevent wallet, jacketblanket, etc. on the seat next to someone?

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Fellow Reddit users took to the comments section to share their thoughts on the purchase extra seat.

One flight passenger asked social media users if they could buy extra seats on a Southwest Airlines flight so they wouldn't have someone sitting next to them. (iStock)

"You can't have two tickets to your name. One of them will be automatically canceled before your flight takes off," one person claimed.

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"Pick up one musical instrumenttoo big for the head, but not too big for the seat. You'll still have someone sitting next to you on the side, but your instrument will have a beautiful view from the window seat," one user suggested.

Social media users expressed their opinions on whether passengers can purchase additional seats. (iStock)

One user said: "No, most airlines can't do that. Unless you really need 2 seats."

Another added, "No. Because it's open seating. You get a guy (sitting) next to you."

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The traveler indicated that he or she would be willing to purchase additional seats if the airline would allow it. (iStock)

Southwest Airlines Implementing an open-air policy that allows passengers to select their seats based on designated groups upon boarding.

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Under the Help Center on the Southwest Airlines website, there is a page that provides information sharing for large customers.

"Customers who encroach on any part of adjacent seats may Take the initiative to buy The number of seats required prior to travel to ensure additional seats are available," it said.

It added, "Southwest will refund purchased additional seats upon request. Please request a refund after your trip."

The website does not define the requirements to be considered a size customer.

Southwest Airlines allows "larger customers" to purchase additional seats. (iStock)

Southwest Airlines announced this year that it will launch assigned seat Model.

"We will begin selling flights with seat assignments in the second half of 2025 for travel in the first half of 2026," reads the "Latest News" page of the airline's website.

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American Airlines has a section on its website dedicated to customers interested in "extra space during travel."

The airline's website says: "If you require more than one seat to travel comfortably and safely, you must call Reservations to reserve an additional seat. Please inform us of your seat requirements when booking your trip."

Delta also provides information on purchasing additional seats.

"Customers can purchase additional seats on each flight in their itinerary," Delta's website states.

"Seats purchased at the same time will be sold at the same fare."

"Passengers who do not purchase additional seats in advance may need to change their seat assignment to another location on the aircraft that offers additional space. If the flight is full, passengers will be rebooked on a later flight with available seats," the website continues.

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Fox News Digital reached out to Southwest Airlines, American Airlines and Delta Air Lines for comment.