Unfortunately, things have already changed for many frequent Southwest customers. The airline recently announced that it will ...

You have just a few more days to buy a ticket on Southwest that includes free checked bags. Here's when the Southwest Airlines baggage policy changes.

Southwest Airlines has finally announced how much passengers will pay to check baggage. Here are the fees and who can still check bags for free.

The long-running "bags fly free" perk Southwest Airlines was known for is no more ... After Wednesday, the fee will apply to the airline's Basic, Wanna Get Away Plus and Anytime fares.

The baggage fees are in line with other major U.S. airlines, which typically charge between $35 and $45 for a first checked bag. In July, Southwest also announced that it will end its popular open ...

Discount airline’s shares rise as Jefferies analyst upgrades the stock, citing an earnings boost from luggage fees.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – If you wanna get away on Southwest Airlines, your bags won’t fly be flying for free. Starting May 28, Southwest will implement a new baggage fee. $35 for the first checked ...

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

The airline estimated in September that charging bag fees would bring in about ... Southwest because of its generous baggage allowance. ALSO SEE: Southwest Airlines will require chargers be ...

Fast forward to today, and US airlines alone made $7.27bn from check-in baggage fees last year, according to federal figures.