Southwest Airlines ends its free checked bags policy starting May 29, implementing $35-45 fees while preserving perks for premium customers and loyalty members.

(NewsNation) — Starting Wednesday, Southwest Airlines will end its decades-long policy of ... from customers who chose to fly Southwest because of its generous baggage allowance. Page says she expects consumers to “lean toward” carriers that still ...

According to the airline, they'll now charge $35 for the first checked bag and $45 for the second checked bag. Traveler Gina Screen said, "With no more free bags, I'm not going to be looking at Southwest first; I mean, I'm going to be looking at every other airline."

It’s the last day to book a flight on Southwest Airlines without being hit with a fee to check bags after the airline abandoned a decades-long luggage policy.