Southwest Airlines will start charging for checked bags, ending 'bags fly free' policy
The company also announced that it will roll out a new, basic fare on its lowest priced tickets bought on or after May 28.
Southwest Airlines ends free checked bags for most travelers—here’s what it means for you
Southwest Airlines is ending its long-standing free checked bag policy for most passengers, starting May 28, 2025.
Southwest Airlines drops free bag perk, charging checked bags for first time in 54 years
Southwest Airlines abandons one of its biggest perks: free checked bags. The airline announced that it would charge for first time in company history.
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.
Southwest Airlines Ends Free Checked Bags, Risking Its Unique Identity
Joining the Pack For decades, Southwest built its brand on being the anti-airline – a customer-friendly alternative to the nickel-and-diming practices of its larger
Southwest Airlines will charge to check bags for the first time, launch basic economy tickets
Southwest Airlines said Tuesday it will charge for checked bags for the first time in its more than half-century of flying. The carrier is under increasing pressure from Elliott Investment Management,
Southwest Airlines will charge to check bags for first time — breaking longstanding tradition
Southwest credit card holders will also get one free checked bag. The airline did not disclose how much it would charge for a checked bag. Rivals like Delta, American and United charge $35 for passengers’ first checked bag. The fee is typically higher for a second bag.
Southwest Airlines to end free checked bags. Here’s what it means for California travelers
Southwest Airlines will be changing its baggage policy this spring. Here's what to know before your next flight.
Southwest Airlines scraps 'Bags Fly Free' policy
Southwest Airlines will soon end its popular “bags fly free” policy, the carrier announced in an email to customers Tuesday morning.
Southwest Airlines Is Making a Major Change to Its Baggage Policy—And You Won’t Be Happy
It's the end of an era. Here's what you need to know about Southwest's new baggage policy—and when it goes into effect.
Southwest ends its trademark ‘bags fly free’ policy for many customers
Southwest Airlines will stop offering two free checked bags to most customers. The curtailment of one of the airline’s signature offerings — “Bags Fly Free” is listed as a company trademark — comes as it has faced investor pressure to boost profits.
'Two pilots from Southwest saved the day,' aviation expert says of close call at Midway
Alert pilots of a Southwest Airlines jet landing Feb. 25 perfectly executed a go-around maneuver with help from air traffic ...
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Southwest Pilots Hailed for Averting Disaster with Last-Minute Maneuver at Chicago's Midway Airport
Southwest pilots averted a disaster at Midway Airport by executing a last-second go-around when a Flexjet crossed their ...
Passenger strips naked in incident on Southwest flight at Hobby Airport
A Southwest Airlines flight had to return to the gate at William P. Hobby Airport last week because a passenger aboard the ...
Woman disrobes on Southwest flight, causing plane to return to gate
A Southwest Airlines flight from Houston to Phoenix was forced to return to the gate when a woman took off her clothes and ...
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Naked Chaos: Southwest Airlines Flight Returns to Gate After Passenger Ditches ALL of Her Clothes! | WATCH
A Southwest flight bound for Phoenix was forced back to the gate after a female passenger opted to travel completely nude.
Screaming Southwest passenger strips naked on plane, shocking fellow flyers — including children
A Southwest flight bound for Phoenix, Arizona was forced to return to the gate after an unruly passenger stripped naked and ...
Southwest to close flight attendant crew base in Fort Lauderdale, but service is unaffected
Southwest Airlines has acknowledged it intends to shut a flight attendant crew base in Fort Lauderdale, but a company ...
Southwest Airlines' Rapid Rewards Shrink By Nearly 70% As Airline Keeps Making Changes
As flagged by Danny the Deal Guru, Southwest Airlines adjusted its reward system, resulting in non-refundable bookings ...