In a letter to senators, airlines and aviation unions said the legislation could sharply reduce air travel and harm overall ...

Southwest Airlines officially implemented its fees for checked baggage, ending the airline's longstanding "bags fly free" ...

Southwest Airlines made the controversial decision to end its longstanding policy of allowing two free checked bags for each ...

Major airlines said on Monday they oppose a new effort to advance legislation that would reduce fees charged by Visa and ...

Airlines are increasingly relying on checked bag fees, generating record revenues of $7.27 billion in 2024. This shift, ...

U.S. airlines earned a record $7.27 billion from baggage fees in 2024, with American ($1.5B), United ($1.33B), and Delta ...

On May 28, Southwest Airlines instituted its new bag policy that was previously announced in March.

Proposed legislation would cap interchange fees on airline rewards credit cards, potentially undermining the big business of ...

Southwest Airlines Co.'s shift from low-cost roots risks long-term profitability amid stagnant air travel demand. Click for ...

It was once a standout perk that set Southwest Airlines apart from the rest: bags fly free. But now, even Southwest is ...

Southwest Airlines will charge for checked bags starting May 28, 2025, based on ticket type and purchase date, unless you ...