Until now, it was the only major U.S. airline that allowed passengers to check two bags at no extra cost. On May 28, most ...

U.S. airlines earned a record $7.27 billion from baggage fees in 2024, with American ($1.5B), United ($1.33B), and Delta ...

Starting on Wednesday, the Dallas-based carrier will charge customers $35 for their first checked bag and $45 for their ...

With Air Canada and Southwest the latest airlines to charge passengers for check-in luggage, the ballooning cost of such ancillary or "junk fees" is provoking anger among politicians and consumer ...

Southwest Airlines will start charging $35 to check a bag for many passengers on reservations made on or after May 28.

In a letter to senators, airlines and aviation unions said the legislation could sharply reduce air travel and harm overall ...

Southwest Airlines has revealed how much checked bags will cost customers, as the carrier's new fees go into effect this week ...

Southwest Airlines will begin charging for checked bags on flights booked on or after May 28, 2025. The fee is $35 for the first checked bag and $45 for the second. Business Select fare passengers ...

After more than 50 years, Southwest Airlines' "bags fly free" policy is ... when some passengers may be subject to a checked bag fee when booking a flight on the discount carrier.

The airline will nix its two free checked bags policy, introduce a "Basic" fare and ask customers to keep portable charging ...

Flying with Southwest Airlines? You'll now need to pay for checked bags. Here's what to know about fees under the new policy.