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Southwest becomes last major U.S. airline to set new checked bag fee 03:43. After more than 50 years, Southwest Airlines' "bags fly free" policy is finally coming to an end.

Southwest’s new baggage fees are in line with other major U.S. airlines, which typically charge between $35 and $45 for a first checked bag.

Southwest’s fee are aligned with other carriers’ prices. ... However, that is a fraction of the baggage fees collected by other airlines, with American collecting $1.5 billion in 2024, ...

Starting on May 28, most passengers on Southwest flights have to pay an additional baggage fee, a change from the company’s longstanding Bags Fly Free policy.

Southwest Airlines introduces checked baggage fees for flights booked after May 28, aligning with other carriers. Loyalty program members are exempt.

The first checked bag with Southwest is $35 while the charge to check a second bag will be $ ... The total amount major U.S. carriers collected from baggage fees was $1.1 billion in 2008 and was ...

The Ratings Game Southwest’s new baggage fees to boost profits by more than $400 million, analyst says Discount airline’s shares rise as Jefferies analyst upgrades the stock, citing an ...

Southwest, despite having no baggage fee for the first two bags, still collected $83 million in 2024 from passengers who checked three bags or had overweight luggage, CNN reported.

Southwest, despite having no baggage fee for the first two bags, still collected $83 million in 2024 from passengers who checked three bags or had overweight luggage, CNN reported.

Southwest, despite having no baggage fee for the first two bags, still collected $83 million in 2024 from passengers who checked three bags or had overweight luggage, CNN reported.

Southwest, despite having no baggage fee for the first two bags, still collected $83 million in 2024 from passengers who checked three bags or had overweight luggage, CNN reported.