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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 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.

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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, 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 Airlines, which previously had a free checked bag policy, says it will start charging $35 for each first checked bag. Southwest announces its new baggage fees for checked bags Skip to ...

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 bag fees begin tomorrow: Here's what to know. Posted: May 27, 2025 | Last updated: May 27, 2025. CNBC's Andrew Ross Sorkin reports on the latest news.

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, ...

After more than 50 years, Southwest Airlines' "bags fly free" policy is finally coming to an end. Southwest on Tuesday announced the first checked bag will cost $35, while a second checked bag ...