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, ...

Southwest Airlines has undergone a number of changes in the past few months that have rubbed travelers the wrong way. In ...

Southwest Airlines launches ticket sales for flights with assigned seating in major policy U-turn - All Southwest tickets purchased for travel starting January 27, 2026, will feature assigned seating ...

Earlier this year, Southwest Airlines made the controversial decision to end its longstanding "bags fly free" policy as the ...

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 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 ...

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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 ...

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 ...

Just two months after ending its long-standing “Bags Fly Free” policy, the airline has announced when it will roll out assigned seating — a significant shift from its traditional boarding process. For ...

Southwest Airlines will begin charging for checked bags on new reservations starting May 28th. The fees will be $35 for the first bag and $45 for a second. These changes are part of a larger ...

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 ...