Southwest Airlines is ending its long-standing free checked bag policy for most passengers. Here are the details.

In the latest air travel news, Southwest Airlines has posted details of the restrictions attached to its new “Basic” fare category coming in late May; the Federal Aviation Administration reinstates ...

Southwest Airlines will begin charging for checked bags on May 28, 2025, joining other major U.S. carriers in increasing ...

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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 will begin charging customers a fee to check bags. It's a significant change for the budget carrier, which ...

Southwest Airlines answered customers’ questions in a video posted after it announced that it will start charging customers a fee to check bags.

Southwest Airlines will begin charging for checked bags on flights for many passengers, ending its unique offering in the ...

Some passengers will still qualify for free checked bags. A shift is on the horizon at Southwest Airlines. The carrier known for its customer-friendly policies and affordable airfare announced ...

Southwest Airlines said Tuesday that it will begin charging customers a fee to check bags, abandoning a decades-long practice that executives had described last fall as key to differentiating the ...

Southwest Airlines will begin charging customers to check their bags, ending a long-standing “bags fly free” policy that inspired loyalty and differentiated the brand from its competitors.