Goodbye to ‘bags fly free' on Southwest, the last airline freebie in America
There will be exceptions: Customers who have a Southwest Airlines co-branded credit card can get one bag for free, and customers in its top tiers of service (read: pricier tickets) or its top-tier loyalty program members will get one to two free checked bags.
Southwest Airlines as we know it is over. Here's what's changing, from bag fees to basic economy
Southwest will start charging customers to check bags, launch basic economy tickets in a bid to drive up revenue.
Here's when bags no longer fly free at Southwest Airlines
Southwest Airlines is ending its open seating policy and introducing bag fees as part of a major operational overhaul.
Southwest Airlines will charge to check bags for the first time, launch basic economy tickets
Southwest Airlines said Tuesday it will charge for checked bags for the first time in its more than half-century of flying. The carrier is under increasing pressure from Elliott Investment Management,
Southwest Airlines ends its 'bags fly free' policy as part of a major strategy reset
Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV) will begin charging passengers for checked luggage for the first time in the airline's history. The decision is expected to send shockwaves with some of the carrier's long-time customers.
Southwest Airlines to end free checked bags policy for first time in its 54-year history
Southwest Airlines is ending its free checked bags policy for many passengers. Some experts think customer loyalty could suffer.
Southwest Airlines ends free checked bags for most travelers—here’s what it means for you
Southwest Airlines is ending its long-standing free checked bag policy for most passengers, starting May 28, 2025.
Bags fly for a fee: Southwest Airlines cancels its free checked luggage perk
The carrier announced Tuesday that it will begin charging certain passengers to check their luggage on flights, a significant shift at the company long prized by consumers for its perks.
Southwest Airlines announces checked baggage fees: When it starts and what it could cost
The carrier has not yet revealed what the cost will be of checking a bag. Southwest competitors Delta, United and American Airlines charge $35 per bag for travelers to check luggage. If you're planning to check in two bags, you'll likely be paying $70 for both.
Southwest Airlines ends free checked luggage for most people: Do you still qualify?
Southwest Airlines is ending its long-standing free checked bag policy for most passengers. Here are the details.
Southwest Airlines risks losing customers over new bag policy, expert says
Dallas, Texas-based Southwest Airlines announced this week that it will be ending its long-standing policy that two bags fly free for every ticketholder.
Southwest Airlines To Scrap Major Perk
Southwest Airlines is set to start charging for checked bags for most passengers for the first time in its history.
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Southwest Airlines Just Axed This Travel Perk, but There Are Still Ways to Get It for Free
It's the end of a (free) era: Southwest Airlines will begin charging for checked bags at the end of May.
Southwest is getting rid of its most recognizable perk
Months after ditching its open seating policy, Southwest Airlines is ending its most recognizable perks: Free checked baggage ...