The airline said that its cardmembers will get their first checked bag for free, for up to eight other passengers traveling under the same booking. Southwest previously said that it would still offer two free checked bags to its Rapid Rewards A-List Preferred Members, and to customers who bought Business Select tickets.

Amidst a flurry of major changes in seating and bag fees, and a major layoff, Southwest Airlines has announced an overhaul of its fare bundles. The new fares, branded as Choice Extra, Choice Preferred,