Goodbye to ‘bags fly free' on Southwest, the last airline freebie in America
There will be exceptions: Customers who have a Southwest Airlines co-branded credit card can get one bag for free, and customers in its top tiers of service (read: pricier tickets) or its top-tier loyalty program members will get one to two free checked bags.
Southwest Airline Changes Baggage Policy: Here’s What You Need to Know
Southwest Airlines has changed its “bags fly free” policy and will now begin charging most customers a fee for checked bags, marking another major policy reversal for the budget airline.
Southwest flyers fire back over airline ending free checked bag policy: 'Nail in the coffin'
Southwest has customers sounding off after the airline announced an end to its checked bag policy, leading some flyers to say they'll "boycott" the airline.
Southwest Airlines to begin charging for checked bags, a move that could shake up the airline industry
Southwest Airlines’ calling card is their free checked bag policy; as of May 28, only specific ticket classes will receive the perk.
Southwest ditches free checked bag policy in end of era for airline
Customers will be charged for their first and second checked bags unless they hold top-tier loyalty status or are traveling on a business fare.
Southwest Airlines frequent flyers react to end of ‘bags fly free’
Frequent flyers woke up to some turbulence on Tuesday morning. The iconic "Bags fly free" slogan for Southwest Airlines is being retired.
Southwest Ditches Free Bags, Heads to Assigned Seating
Southwest Airlines announced on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, a significant shift by discontinuing its iconic “Bags Fly Free” policy for most customers, a move timed just before the airline transitions to assigned seating in 2025-2026.
Southwest Airlines will charge to check bags for the first time, launch basic economy tickets
Southwest Airlines will start charging passengers to check bags for the first time. It’s a stunning reversal that shows the ...
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You Can Score $49 One-way Flights With This Airline's Sale—What to Know
Spring is nearly here and Southwest Airlines wants to get you somewhere warm. The budget airline is having a sale with ...
Southwest was the last major US airline that didn't nickel-and-dime customers. No more.
The airline known for free checked luggage, Southwest, will start charging to check bags and to select seats, like most ...
Southwest Stock Jumps on Announcement of Baggage Fees, Basic Economy Tickets
Southwest Airlines shares jumped Tuesday after the airline said it will start offering basic economy tickets and charging for ...
Score flights for as low as $49 one-way during the Southwest Spring Sale
Southwest's Spring Sale features select one-way flights starting at just $49, with travel valid from late March to early June ...
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Southwest’s Gamble: It’s Now Just Like Every Other Airline
After announcing it would start adding bag fees, is Southwest catching up to its competition or is it losing its uniqueness?