Bags will no longer fly free on Southwest Airlines. The carrier announced Tuesday that it will begin charging certain passengers to check their first two bags on flights, a significant shift at ...

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Months after ditching its open seating policy, Southwest Airlines is ending its most recognizable perks: Free checked baggage. The airline will begin charging for the first and second checked bag ...

Dallas-based Southwest Airlines has abandoned of the company's biggest perks for passengers: free luggage. The airline announced Tuesday that its customers are no longer "allowed two free checked ...

Southwest Airlines is making major changes to its baggage policy, marking a departure from its long-standing tradition of offering two free checked bags to all passengers. Starting May 28, 2025 ...

Southwest Airlines on Tuesday announced plans to start charging passengers for checking in their baggage in a bid to boost revenue, ending a long-running free baggage policy that served as a core ...

When Southwest Airlines announced significant customer service changes in July 2024, including the end of its open seating policy, it said bags would still fly free. That's no longer true for all ...

If you have an upcoming trip booked with Southwest Airlines, you can expect to pay extra cash for your luggage. The airline known for its slogan, "bags fly free," will begin charging flyers for ...

CHICAGO (Reuters) -Southwest Airlines said on Tuesday it would start charging some customers for checked bags, ending a unique free policy, as the company's lackluster earnings have fueled ...

Some passengers will still qualify for free checked bags. A shift is on the horizon at Southwest Airlines. The carrier known for its customer-friendly policies and affordable airfare announced ...

The times, they are a-changin’—especially for Southwest Airlines customers. Toward the end of 2024, the budget-friendly airline known for delivering big value for a low price announced the end ...