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 ...

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.

The airline’s latest change comes after its July 2024 announcement that it will be ending its infamous open seating policy Natalia Senanayake is an Editorial Assistant, Lifestyle at PEOPLE.

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 ...

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 lowers Q1 2025 revenue and capacity estimates. Southwest introduces changes to Rapid Rewards and checked baggage policy. How to Spot the Market Bottom: Matt Maley has navigated ...

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 ...

Southwest Airlines said Tuesday that it will begin charging customers a fee to check bags, abandoning a decades-long practice that executives had described last fall as key to differentiating the ...

It's a $300 million gamble. Last year, Southwest said its "rigorous research" found it would lose that much in market share if it started charging bag fees. The policy has set Southwest apart from ...