Times have changed, and one of the pillars of its business model -- "bags fly free" -- has finally fallen by the wayside.

U.S. airlines earned a record $7.27 billion from baggage fees in 2024, with American ($1.5B), United ($1.33B), and Delta ...

Starting on May 28, 2025, Southwest Airlines will begin charging for checked baggage, marking the official end of its ...

Earlier this year, the airline announced plans to end its trademark “bags fly free” policy to help shore up earnings.

Southwest Airlines is ending a major perk for travelers. From May 28, customers cannot check their first and second bag for free unless they are part of Southwest’s A-List loyalty program or are ...

Frontier Airlines offers free checked bags after Southwest implements new baggage policy Competitor Frontier Airlines announced in mid-March that the low-cost carrier would offer free checked bags ...

Southwest offered strong flexibility and two free checked bags with every ticket, while JetBlue offered an enhanced onboard experience compared to its low-cost and legacy competitors. Meanwhile, ...

Less than 24 hours before it goes into effect, details of Southwest Airlines' new pricing structure have started to emerge.

The era of free checked bags at Southwest is coming to a close, as May 27 marks the final day the low-cost carrier is offering free checked bags for all its passengers.