Southwest Airlines has axed virtually everything that once set it apart from competitors. The airline announced on Tuesday an end to its famous free checked bags policy. The change comes amid ...

A Southwest Airlines flight almost took off from a taxiway - rather than a runway - at a central Florida airport on Thursday before an air traffic controller stopped the plane, officials said.

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A Southwest Airlines flight almost took off from a taxiway — rather than a runway — at a central Florida airport on Thursday before an air traffic controller stopped the ...

Southwest Airlines will begin charging customers to check their bags, ending a long-standing “bags fly free” policy that inspired loyalty and differentiated the brand from its competitors.

Southwest Airlines could lose a portion of leisure travelers to rivals with its latest decision to start charging for checked bags, according to an industry expert. It was a policy – along with ...

If you have an upcoming trip booked with Southwest Airlines, you can expect to pay extra cash for your luggage. The airline known for its slogan, "bags fly free," will begin charging flyers for ...

After more than 50 years of "two bags fly free," Southwest Airlines will start charging certain customers bag fees, the airline announced Tuesday. The change comes after months of executives ...

Southwest Airlines will be removing its free-check bag benefit from many fare classes. The airline will still provide free checked bags to its Business Select fare class, and other frequent flyer ...

David Paul Morris/Bloomberg via Getty 2025 is a year of controversial changes for Southwest Airlines. After announcing that it was doing away with its loved-or-loathed open seating policy ...

Southwest Airlines—Columbus' largest air carrier—will start charging customers for checked bags at the end of May, the company announced Tuesday. Starting on May 28, customers who are not part ...

Southwest Airlines passengers will earn fewer loyalty points on flights they take, thanks to a new change that was quietly rolled out this week. Southwest reduced the number of points passengers ...