Southwest Airlines is charging for checked bags. Will loyal flyers stick around?
Southwest Airlines, known for free bags and open seating, is overhauling policies, leaving loyalists questioning if it’s still the airline they loved.
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 Airline Changes Baggage Policy: Here’s What You Need to Know
Southwest Airlines has changed its “bags fly free” policy and will now begin charging most customers a fee for checked bags, marking another major policy reversal for the budget airline.
Southwest Airlines Ends Free Checked Bags—What To Know
Southwest Airlines will be removing its free-check bag benefit from many fare classes. The airline will still provide free checked bags to its Business Select fare class, and other frequent flyer levels.
Southwest Airlines ends free checked luggage for most people: Do you still qualify?
Southwest Airlines is ending its long-standing free checked bag policy for most passengers. Here are the details.
Southwest Airlines risks losing customers over new bag policy, expert says
Dallas, Texas-based Southwest Airlines announced this week that it will be ending its long-standing policy that two bags fly free for every ticketholder.
Goodbye to 'bags fly free' on Southwest, the last airline freebie in America
Alford, who is planning to move to New York City later this year, said she would "definitely" consider taking another airline now. Southwest's customer-friendly policies have survived recessions, oil price spikes and even the Covid-19 pandemic,
For US airlines, it’s no longer ‘bags fly free;’ it’s now ‘bags fly for a fee’
For a number of reasons, airfare prices have gone up and amenities like luggage check-in have are no longer free. Don’t expect that to change soon because the problems facing airlines
Southwest Ditches Free Bags, Heads to Assigned Seating
Southwest Airlines announced on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, a significant shift by discontinuing its iconic “Bags Fly Free” policy for most customers, a move timed just before the airline transitions to assigned seating in 2025-2026.
Southwest Airlines kicks off new nonstop Reno-Austin flights
Southwest is offering flights three days a week between Reno-Tahoe International Airport and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.
Southwest's spring sale is here: Book select one-way flights for just $49
Southwest Airlines has one-way flights from $49 to select destinations. Book by March 13 and fly in April or May. Don't miss ...
It’s the End of a 50-Year Era at Southwest—The Airline’s Most Beloved Perk Is Being Discontinued
Air-industry insiders weigh in on what the move, along with other new announcements from Southwest, will mean for travelers.
Southwest Airlines to end biggest perk: When it starts, what to know
Southwest, the country’s fourth-largest airline, recently announced its first-ever layoffs, launched its first redeye flights ...
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Southwest Airlines Just Made a Big Change to Its Points System—What to Know
Southwest Airlines has modified the earning levels of points on several fare classes. The discount carrier will increase ...
Southwest Airlines adjusts Rapid Rewards for customers
"Although we modified some ratios for earning points, Southwest Rapid Rewards remains one of the most rewarding and flexible ...