When Southwest Airlines switched to charging for checked bags last month, travelers were left with the option to fork over ...

Tuesday is the last day to book Southwest Airlines flights with free checked bags. Starting May 28, 2025, the airline will begin charging for checked luggage on all new bookings.

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.

Southwest Airlines officially ended its longtime "bags fly free" policy as the airline began charging customers for checked bags on all flights. However, as the company implements this major change, ...

Southwest will continue to offer two free checked bags to Rapid Rewards A-List preferred members and customers traveling on Business Select fares, and one free checked bag to A-List members and other ...

Southwest CEO Bob Jordan said changes like scrapping its signature policies of unassigned seating and "Two bags fly free" will make billions.

Southwest Airlines is looking into major perks to entice more travelers, like airport lounges, first-class seats, and flights ...

Farewell to “Bags Fly Free” One of the airline industry’s most recognizable perks is getting grounded. As of Wednesday, Southwest Airlines will begin charging most customers for checked ...

The era of free checked bags while flying Southwest Airlines is coming to an end. Starting on Wednesday, the Dallas-based carrier will charge customers $35 for their first checked bag and $45 for ...

Southwest will continue to offer two free checked bags to Rapids Rewards A-List Preferred Members and customers traveling on Business Select fares. It will offer one free checked bag to A-List members ...

Southwest Airlines has finally announced how much passengers will pay to check baggage. Here are the fees and who can still check bags for free.

With the end of Southwest Airlines’ beloved “bags fly free” policy, fliers are stuck shelling out money to check their bags — and some are exploring creative ways to offset the cost.