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 ...

Southwest Airlines has made major changes to its policies in recent months, with almost all of them going into effect ...

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

With this policy change, Southwest aligns itself with other major airlines like Delta and American, which have long charged ...

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

After today, customers can expect baggage fees when flying with Southwest Airlines as the airline moves to officially ...

Southwest Airlines will start charging many of its customers a fee to check bags beginning on Wednesday, abandoning a decades-long practice that executives had described last fall as key to ...

While most travelers will have to pay, Southwest is still offering its two free bag policy for Rapid Rewards A-List Preferred ...

Southwest Airlines has implemented new baggage fees, ending its long-standing policy of free checked bags for many passengers. As of yesterday, checkin ...

Starting May 28, Southwest will implement a new baggage fee. $35 for the first checked bag and $45 for the second. “Just a surprise at the end of the day. I mean I like the free bag checks, you know ...

Southwest Airlines has made major changes to its policies ... and ticketed or changed on or after May 28, 2025, checked baggage fees will begin applying. Previously, Southwest had famously offered ...