Southwest Airlines announced its decades-old "two bags fly free" policy for checked luggage is coming to an end on May 28.

The Texas-based carrier is adding baggage fees and attempting a turnaround just as the industry appears headed for a slump.

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 still the airline they loved.

Going to nine boarding groups. For as long as most Southwest passengers can remember, Southwest has had three main boarding groups — A, B, and C. But now that the airline is going to a more ...

Passengers who book flights with Business Select fares, which is Southwest's top fare class, and those who are Rapid Rewards A-List Preferred Members will be allowed two free checked bags.

Customers on the next loyalty tier and Southwest branded rewards credit card holders will be allowed to check in a single piece of baggage for free. All other customers will be charged for their ...