Southwest Airlines ends free checked bags for most travelers—here’s what it means for you
Southwest Airlines is ending its long-standing free checked bag policy for most passengers, starting May 28, 2025.
No More Free Checked Bags on Southwest – Unless You Play Your (Credit) Cards Right
One of the most popular Southwest perks is flying off into the sunset, but here's how you can keep your access.
Southwest Will Begin Charging for Checked Bags, Ending a Popular Policy
Customers with the highest loyalty status will be spared from the fee, but others will have to pay for checked bags for ...
At Southwest Airlines, checked bags will no longer fly for free
Southwest Airlines will begin charging customers a fee to check bags. It's a significant change for the budget carrier, which ...
Southwest Airlines drops free bag perk, charging checked bags for first time in 54 years
Southwest Airlines abandons one of its biggest perks: free checked bags. The airline announced that it would charge for first ...
Southwest flyers fire back over airline ending free checked bag policy: 'Nail in the coffin'
Southwest has customers sounding off after the airline announced an end to its checked bag policy, leading some flyers to say they'll "boycott" the airline.