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

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The decision by Southwest Airlines Co LUV to introduce baggage fees is expected to significantly boost its profits, according to a Wall Street analyst. What Happened: On Tuesday, Southwest ...

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 ...

Southwest Checked Bag Fee. Beginning Wednesday, ... It will be interesting to see if the initial angered feedback results in fewer profits moving forward." What Happens Next.

These aren't the only changes at Southwest. The Dallas airline previously announced that it was leaving behind another Southwest tradition, the open-boarding system it has used for more than 50 years.

Investors seemed to like the news, as Southwest’s stock surged 5.5% on Tuesday. The stock has now ascended 16.9% in May, which puts it on track for its best monthly performance since it soared ...

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 ...

Southwest's new baggage fees to boost profits by more than $400 million, analyst says Provided by Dow Jones May 28, 2025, 12:53:00 AM. By Steve Gelsi .