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 ...

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The long-running "bags fly free" perk Southwest Airlines was known for is no more. Starting Wednesday, May 28, you'll be ...

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

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Southwest Airlines has ended its decades-old “bags fly free” policy, where passengers were allowed two complimentary checked ...

Southwest’s most iconic perk end Tuesday. While it has received flak from customers, executives hope bag fees will shore up ...

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

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