Southwest Airlines, long praised for its "Bags Fly Free" policy, announced in March it would end free checked baggage for most travelers. The revised policy took effect on May 28, requiring the ...

Just before the start of summer, Southwest Airlines instituted its new bag policy, which was previously announced in March. "For reservations booked and ticketed or changed on or after May 28, 2025, ...

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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 ...

NEW ORLEANS — Starting Wednesday, Southwest Airlines is ending one of its most popular perks — free checked bags. For years, passengers who flew Southwest Airlines could travel with luggage ...

Southwest Airlines' new bag policy will go into effect for flights booked on or after May 28. The free checked bag policy is being eliminated to "drive revenue growth and reward its most loyal ...

Discover how Southwest Airlines’ new fare structure impacts travelers as they eliminate free checked baggage starting May 27.

Southwest Airlines reveals new baggage fees and basic economy fares. Loyalty members still get free bags. Changes come amid cost-cutting measures.

Updated: May 28, 2025 / 12:18 PM EDT (NewsNation) — Starting Wednesday, Southwest Airlines will end its decades-long policy of free checked bags and will now require customers to pay for luggage.

to introduce baggage fees is expected to significantly boost its profits, according to a Wall Street analyst. What Happened: On Tuesday, Southwest Airlines announced that it would be charging for ...

Updated: May 28, 2025 / 12:18 PM EDT (NewsNation) — Starting Wednesday, Southwest Airlines will end its decades-long policy of free checked bags and will now require customers to pay for luggage.