Weeks after dropping its long-standing “bags fly free” policy, Southwest Airlines may be gearing up for broader changes.

Bags will no longer fly free on Southwest Airlines — unless you're willing to pay up for a high-priced fare, boast elite ...

Southwest Airlines has ended its decades-old “bags fly free” policy, where passengers were allowed two complimentary checked bags regardless of their ticket fare.

If your bag is heavier or larger than allowed, Southwest will charge you $150 per bag each way for bags between 51 and 70 pounds, and $200 per bag each way for bags between 71 and 100 pounds.

When does Southwest's new checked bags policy go into effect? The new policy will begin with flights booked on or after May 28. A ticket book by May 28 will include the free bags no matter when ...

Though Southwest Airlines has started charging for checked baggage, Southwest does still allow passengers to bring one ...

The Bags Fly Free policy applies to tickets purchased by May 27, 2025. If you buy a ticket by May 27 and change it on or after May 28, checked-bag fees will apply.

On Tuesday, Southwest announced it will end its “Bags Fly Free” policy, which allowed every passenger to check two bags at no charge. The company also announced a new, nonrefundable basic ...

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

Bob Jordan said some people chose not to fly on Southwest because it lacked premium options offered by other airlines.

When does Southwest's new checked bags policy go into effect? The new policy will begin with flights booked on or after May 28. A ticket book by May 28 will include the free bags no matter when ...

When does Southwest's new checked bags policy go into effect? The new policy will begin with flights booked on or after May 28. A ticket book by May 28 will include the free bags no matter when ...