Goodbye to 'bags fly free' on Southwest, the last airline freebie in America
Alford, who is planning to move to New York City later this year, said she would "definitely" consider taking another airline now. Southwest's customer-friendly policies have survived recessions, oil price spikes and even the Covid-19 pandemic,
Southwest Airlines is charging for checked bags. Will loyal flyers stick around?
Southwest Airlines, known for free bags and open seating, is overhauling policies, leaving loyalists questioning if it’s still the airline they loved.
Bags fly for a fee: Southwest Airlines cancels its free checked luggage perk
The carrier announced Tuesday that it will begin charging certain passengers to check their luggage on flights, a significant shift at the company long prized by consumers for its perks.
Southwest Airlines Just Axed This Travel Perk, but There Are Still Ways to Get It for Free
It's the end of a (free) era: Southwest Airlines will begin charging for checked bags at the end of May.
Southwest Airlines announces checked baggage fees: When it starts and what it could cost
The carrier has not yet revealed what the cost will be of checking a bag. Southwest competitors Delta, United and American Airlines charge $35 per bag for travelers to check luggage. If you're planning to check in two bags, you'll likely be paying $70 for both.
What to know about new Southwest checked bag fees
Southwest Airlines will introduce checked bag fees for passengers without elite status. Rapid Rewards A-List Preferred and Business Select members will get free bags.
Southwest Airlines drops ‘bags fly free’ perk, drawing concern from travelers
Southwest Airlines will start charging many customers for checked bags in late May, marking the end of a longtime perk for the airline.
Southwest Airlines ends free checked bags for most travelers—here’s what it means for you
Southwest Airlines (LUV) Gets a Buy from Morgan Stanley
In a report released today, Ravi Shanker from Morgan Stanley maintained a Buy rating on Southwest Airlines (LUV – Research Report), with a
Southwest Airlines dared to be different. Now it’s just like everyone else.
Frequent fliers are in mourning after Southwest said it will stop allowing two free checked bags for everyone, putting an end to a half-century perk.
Devoted Southwest flyer from Colorado upset about new bag policy: "They're just going to be same as every other flight"
A policy in existence for all Southwest Airlines passengers for over 50 years will soon be ended. Denver International Airport's second biggest carrier (behind United) is re-doing its bag policy, meaning the end of the popular "bags fly free" mantra for Southwest.
Did Southwest Airlines just make a huge mistake?
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Southwest Airlines Just Broke the $5 Chicken Rule, and There Goes What Once Made It Great
Now, Southwest Airlines is violating the $5 Chicken Rule. No, Southwest has never sold rotisserie chickens, but it has had quite a few identity-defining, loss-leading, customer-loving quirks through ...
How Southwest’s new baggage policy reveals a “fight for the future”
Dallas-based Southwest Airlines announced it would do away with its “bags fly free” policy. With many of its ...
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Southwest Airlines’ Strange Joke About Luka Doncic & Their New Bag Policy Totally Backfired On Instagram
Southwest Airlines faced backlash after joking about Luka Doncic while announcing the end of its "Bags Fly Free" policy.
Spirit Airlines vs Southwest: why 2025 could shake up the skies
Spirit Airlines chief executive Ted Christie says the company is positioned to steal share from its larger rival, Southwest ...
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Southwest Airlines Makes Another Major Change and Customers Are Stunned
And in this case, the days of checking your bags for free with Southwest Airlines are ending. The airline recently announced ...
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An Ode to the Old Southwest, the People’s Princess of Airlines
Greg Bajor/Moment/Getty Images For most of us, boarding an airplane is a stark reminder of this country’s disappearing middle ...