It's the end of a popular perk for travelers. Southwest Airlines announced it will start charging customers a fee to check bags for flights booked on May 28 or later.

Along with the checked bag changes, Southwest also announced a new "basic" fare option. Basic fares would not have a transferable flight credit, would be non-refundable, not have same-day ...

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The budget airline also strips other benefits for those paying the lowest fares. How to avoid checked bag fees.

Southwest officials in the release said the changes are "aimed to deepen and reward loyalty between Southwest and its most ...

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Southwest Airlines will start charging baggage fees for most passengers from May 28, ending its free two-bag policy, but ...

Despite earlier assertions to the contrary, Southwest Airlines will soon end its “bags fly free” policy, a long-running perk ...

Southwest Airlines will introduce checked bag fees for passengers without elite status. Rapid Rewards A-List Preferred and Business Select members will get free bags.

Air-industry insiders weigh in on what the move, along with other new announcements from Southwest, will mean for travelers.