The most affordable, no-frills fare option from Southwest is the Basic fare, which assigns fliers a seat at the back of the ...

Here's who will have to pay to check their bags and who can check them for free. Ahead of its plans to begin charging for checked baggage and end open seating, Southwest Airlines is implementing ...

From May 28, the airline will change its ‘Bags Fly Free’ policy – in which all passengers could check two bags without any additional charges. The new policy will allow only certain ...

Unlike the competition, Southwest Airlines allowed passengers to buy and book tickets—and then change them without extra fees, even at the last minute, if their plans changed. This was a Southwest ...

Southwest Airlines (LUV) withdrew its full-year guidance due to "macroeconomic uncertainty," a move also made by American Airlines (AAL). Southwest Airlines CEO Bob Jordan joins Catalysts with Madison ...

Last month, Southwest Airlines caused quite a stir when the airline announced that it was ditching its iconic "bags fly free" policy and would begin charging customers for checked bags.

Travel credit cards can waive checked bag fees for you and companions. Earning airline elite status is a non-card option. Some cards with travel credits can reimburse baggage costs. If you've ...

Formerly Anytime. Choice Extra: The most expensive bundle includes premium Extra Legroom seats, two free checked bags and early boarding, among other perks. Formerly Business Select. Basic is ...