Southwest Airlines is ending its free checked bags policy for many passengers. Some experts think customer loyalty could ...

Southwest Airlines is ending its long-standing free checked bag policy for most passengers, starting May 28, 2025.

Southwest Airlines, known for free bags and open seating, is overhauling policies, leaving loyalists questioning if it’s ...

The carrier announced Tuesday that it will begin charging certain passengers to check their luggage on flights, a significant ...

The airline did not outline the fee schedule but said the new policy would start with flights booked on May 28.

The changes that go into effect on May 28 eliminates Southwest's long-standing practice of offering two free checked bags to ...

Southwest Airlines’ calling card is their free checked bag policy; as of May 28, only specific ticket classes will receive ...

Last year, the Dallas-based airline announced it was doing away with another tradition, the open-boarding system.