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

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.

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

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.

When Southwest Airlines announced significant customer service changes in July 2024, including the end of its open seating policy, it said bags would still fly free. That's no longer true for all ...

Bags will no longer fly free on Southwest Airlines. The carrier announced Tuesday that it will begin charging certain passengers to check their first two bags on flights, ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...