Southwest Airlines has made major changes to its policies in recent months, with almost all of them going into effect on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. The most notable include adding checked bag fees and ...

Southwest Airlines has long been recognized by travelers for its generous baggage policy. While other airlines have historically charged for this, Southwest allowed passengers to check two bags for ...

Last month, Southwest Airlines officially began charging for checked baggage, ending its long-time trademarked "bags fly free" policy. The big change has led some passengers to make some major moves ...

*Say it ain’t so. Southwest Airlines has gone to the dark side with charging $3 to check bags at the curb. View From The Wing reports the unannounced change is among a slew the airline is already ...

As part of a larger overhaul of Southwest Airline's business model, the airline will now charge passengers fees for checked bags. Carry-on bags and personal items will remain free. Certain rewards ...

Southwest Airlines will begin charging for checked bags on new reservations starting May 28th. The fees will be $35 for the first bag and $45 for a second. These changes are part of a larger overhaul ...

United is narrowing its check-in window for U.S. flights. Here's how it compares to other airlines NEW YORK — Stragglers beware: U.S. travelers flying with United Airlines will have to check in to ...

Checked bags are a big business for U.S. airlines, bringing in more than $7 billion in revenue last year, according to data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics. The fees have brought more ...

Southwest no longer offers two free checked bags to all travel tiers. Some travelers, like A-List Preferred or Business Select members, still qualify for waived fees. New fees apply to lower fare ...