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Passengers planning to fly on Southwest Airlines will have to pay for checked bags after the company ended the free-bag ...
Bags no longer fly free on Southwest Airlines for any fares purchased from May 28 forward. However, Southwest cardholders ...
Earlier this year, the airline announced plans to end its trademark “bags fly free” policy to help shore up earnings.
For decades, Southwest has been known for the fact that all its passengers get two free checked bags, but starting Wednesday, ...
Starting on Wednesday, the Dallas-based carrier will charge customers $35 for their first checked bag and $45 for their ...
The Dallas-based airline announced in March that starting May 28, 2025, it will eliminate complimentary checked luggage for ...
It’s the last day to book a flight on Southwest Airlines without being hit with a fee to check bags after the airline ...
The airline didn't charge for the first two checked bags for more than 50 years, before instituting the new policy.
Southwest Airlines ends free checked bags, introducing fees starting May 28, with exemptions for certain members.
For Southwest flights booked on or after May 28, it will cost $35 to check a bag — unless you buy the most expensive fare or ...
Attention, passengers! Consider this your final boarding call: Free checked bags with Southwest Airlines ends at midnight. From overhauling in-flight service to introducing assigned seating and ...
Flying with Southwest Airlines? You'll now need to pay for checked bags. Here's what to know about fees under the new policy.