Southwest Airlines is making major changes to its baggage policy, marking a departure from its long-standing tradition of offering two free checked bags to all passengers. Starting May 28, 2025 ...

Nearly everything that made Southwest stand out from other airlines is changing. It's introducing checked bag fees, basic economy tickets and flight-credit expiration dates, as well as adjusting ...

The final shoe just dropped at Southwest Airlines. Following intense pressure from an activist investor to shore up revenues and cut costs, Southwest announced on Tuesday that it would end its ...

Travelers who claim to be loyal customers of Southwest are sounding off after the airline announced changes Tuesday to its popular passenger perk. The Texas-based carrier revealed several changes ...

Southwest Airlines is adding a new Basic fare and will begin charging for baggage on May 28. The airline has also recently made changes including assigned seating, offering fares on Expedia ...

Southwest Airlines boasts that its passengers' "bags fly free" — but not for long. Starting May 28 — just in time for the busy summer travel season — only Southwest's most elite Rapid ...

Southwest is sunsetting another beloved perk. The airline on Tuesday said it will end its decades-old free bag check policy – another break from tradition as the company tries to ward off ...

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 checked bag ...

Southwest Airlines LUV2.35%increase; green up pointing triangle plans to start charging for checked bags, a seismic shift that will boost revenue but potentially give its fiercely loyal passengers ...

Southwest Airlines announced Tuesday that it would start charging passengers to check bags for the first time. The offer of checking two bags for free has long been a popular foundation for the ...