No More Free Checked Bags on Southwest – Unless You Play Your (Credit) Cards Right
One of the most popular Southwest perks is flying off into the sunset, but here's how you can keep your access.
Southwest Airlines ends free checked bags for most travelers—here’s what it means for you
Southwest Airlines is ending its long-standing free checked bag policy for most passengers, starting May 28, 2025.
Southwest announces fees for checked bags, changes to rewards. What to know in Michigan
Southwest Airlines will begin charging some customers for checked bags starting May 28. All other customers will be charged for their first and second checked bags. Flight credits issued for tickets purchased on or after May 28 will expire one year or earlier from the date of ticketing.
Southwest is dropping its 'bags fly free' policy — but here's how you can still check a bag without paying
A guide to Southwest Airlines' baggage policies, including carry-on guidelines, baggage rules and baggage fees.
Southwest Airlines to start charging for checked bags. What it means for upcoming flights
The changes that go into effect on May 28 eliminates Southwest's long-standing practice of offering two free checked bags to every customer.
Southwest Airlines to Drop Popular Free Checked Baggage Policy
Southwest Airlines has updated its Rapid Rewards loyalty points system, effective March 4, 2025, with pricier fares earning more points and budget fares earning fewer.
What to know about new Southwest checked bag fees
Southwest Airlines will introduce checked bag fees for passengers without elite status. Rapid Rewards A-List Preferred and Business Select members will get free bags.
Rival airline execs weigh in on Southwest changing free bag policy: 'It’s the slaying of a sacred cow'
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby and Delta Air Lines President Glen Hauenstein on Tuesday weighed in on Southwest Airlines making a major change to its checked bag policy.
When will Southwest Airlines charge for bags, change seating policies?
Southwest Airlines made a stunning announcement on Tuesday, revealing it would begin charging passengers for checked baggage for the first time ever. Throughout its history, Southwest has been known for not charging for bags,
Southwest Airlines getting rid of bags fly free policy
Who doesn't like to save money when flying? For many, that savings came in not paying for baggage on Southwest Airlines. That is changing.
When does Southwest start charging for bags? Here's the date
As of this date, Southwest Airlines will no longer allow free checked bags for most passengers. Here's when you'll have to pay to check on Southwest.
Southwest responds to bag policy change: ‘It’s not like we traded Luka’
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