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

Southwest Airlines’ free checked bag policy is being scrapped. As of Wednesday, May 28, Southwest passengers will be charged ...

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, ...

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 ...

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

American isn't the only airline bumping up fees: As of Feb.1, low-cost carrier JetBlue has been requiring passengers to pay $45 (up from $35) to check a bag within 24 hours of a flight within the ...

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.

It’s the end of an era for one of the biggest perks at a popular low-cost airline. Southwest Airlines announced it is ending its free checked bag policy for most of its fare types, ending a perk ...

“That low fare doesn’t include extras like bags, seat selection or even a drink of water on board. So, while they’re technically the cheapest, I always recommend looking at the total cost ...

This week, the ultra-low-cost carrier is offering a free checked bag on all flights departing April 22 through August 18. Customers must purchase their tickets before 10:59 p.m. Central time on ...