Southwest Airlines hiked annual fees on its credit cards, but also announced a host of new benefits and other changes.

Starting July 24, 2025, Chase’s Southwest credit cards are adding new benefits but increasing their annual fees.

Going forward, even more changes are on the horizon. On Thursday, Southwest shared a revamp to its Rapid Rewards Credit Cards. Those adjustments involve new perks that are effective immediately, but come with a cost. Each of the five credit cards will have a spike in annual fees .