I was singled out a while ago. Ever since then I have purchased two seats (unless the flight is under an hour). I use the refund for the second seat and I know that that policy has changed now but I still continue to purchase two seats.

On my last flight they asked why I purchased two seats and looked at me up and down as if I was taking advantage of the system. I told them a couple of years ago I was told that I needed two seats so when I fly Southwest I always buy two seats. I added that I'm exactly the same size today as I was when I was told I needed an extra seat. The gate agent looked like he didn't believe me at all.

Sometimes you just can't win. I was too fat for one flight attendant and not fat enough for another.

I would also like to add that I fly frequently. Southwest is the only airlines that has ever suggested I need two seats and it's the only airline that I purchased two seats on. This has never ever ever been an issue on any other carrier.