Southwest, credit and Baggage Fees
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Dallas-based Southwest Airlines is on target to reach its financial goals after it reported higher-than-expected revenues from checked bags.
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TravelPulse on MSNSouthwest Begins New Era Falling Short of Wall Street EstimatesSouthwest Airlines' busy second quarter included a slew of key initiatives, but it was a lackluster one for shareholders.
Southwest Airlines said its implementation of its new baggage fees came with "no negative impact to the operation," and that corporate demand is recovering.
Overall, CEO Bob Jordan expressed confidence with Southwest's ongoing commercial transformation, which takes its next big leap on July 29.
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AirlineGeeks on MSNSouthwest's Earnings Slide, But Carrier Says Travel Demand ImprovingSouthwest reported lower quarterly profits and revenue on Wednesday but said travel demand is stabilizing after a difficult start to 2025.
Starting May 28, Southwest will implement a new baggage fee. $35 for the first checked bag and $45 for the second. ... Southwest estimates the fees will increase annual revenue by $1.5 billion.
Southwest Airlines is ending its Two Bags Fly Free policy on May 28. ... The new checked bag fees will bring incremental revenue, the airline's CFO Tom Doxey said last week.
Southwest Airlines will start charging many of its customers a fee to check bags ... Southwest has struggled recently and is under pressure from activist investors to boost profits and revenue.