Just before the start of summer, Southwest Airlines instituted its new bag policy, which was previously announced in March. "For reservations booked and ticketed or changed on or after May 28, 2025, ...

Southwest's research found that if it were to charge for checked bags, it could generate at least $1 billion annually. Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning.

Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) is giving its Rapid Rewards members a chance to get online for free during their flights this ...

Southwest Airlines made the controversial decision earlier this year to end its longstanding "bags fly free" policy as the ...

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NEW YORK — 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 ...

Additionally, one free checked bag will be offered to A-List members, other select customers, and Rapid Rewards Credit Cardmembers. Customers outside those groups will be charged for checked bags ...

(AP) - Southwest Airlines will begin charging customers a fee to check bags, abandoning a decades-long practice that executives had described last fall as key to differentiating the budget carrier ...

Southwest said during its Investor Day on Thursday that every ticket will still include two free checked bags. While customers love the policy, investors think Southwest is leaving money on the ...

Southwest to charge for checked bags, ending decades-long 'bags fly free' policy ... Updated: 6:59 AM CDT Mar 11, 2025 Editorial Standards ⓘ CNN ...

(AP) - Southwest Airlines will begin charging customers a fee to check bags, abandoning a decades-long practice that executives had described last fall as key to differentiating the budget carrier ...

For many years, Southwest has been revered for its Bags Fly Free policy allowing passengers to check up to two pieces of luggage at no extra charge, even as competitors including American Airlines and ...