Southwest, Luka Doncic and Checked baggage

Southwest Airlines risks losing customers over new bag policy, expert says
Dallas, Texas-based Southwest Airlines announced this week that it will be ending its long-standing policy that two bags fly free for every ticketholder.
Southwest responds to bag policy change: ‘It’s not like we traded Luka’
It is hard to make a more controversial decision in Dallas than trading Luka Doncic, and now Southwest Airlines is evoking the blockbuster trade as it tries to soothe customers upset by its latest divisive move.
Photo: Southwest Airlines Troll Mavs Over Luka Doncic Trade After Bag Policy Change
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Southwest Airlines sparks backlash over big policy shift — But throws shade at the Mavericks too
The post referencing the Luka Doncic trade came after the airline had received backlash for its decision to change its longstanding policy of "bags fly free."
At Southwest Airlines, checked bags will no longer fly for free
Southwest Airlines will begin charging customers a fee to check bags. It's a significant change for the budget carrier, which built years of advertising campaigns around its policy of letting passengers check up to two bags for free.
Southwest shamelessly used the Luka Doncic trade to defend its new checked bag policy
Southwest Airlines has heard all the negativity surrounding the company's widely unpopular decision to begin charging for checked bags and seems to be taking the wrong message from the backlash.
Southwest Airlines Says New Bag Fees Aren’t As Bad As Luka Doncic Trade
Southwest Airlines let us all down on Tuesday by announcing they will be doing away with their free checked bag policy, which, until now, has proven a beacon of relief for fee-weary travelers trying to get from point A to point B without taking out a second mortgage to pay for their luggage.
'It's not like we traded Luka...': Southwest Airlines deflects bag policy backlash to Dallas Mavericks
The post referencing the Luka Doncic trade came after the airline had received backlash for its decision to change its longstanding policy of "bags fly free."
Southwest Airlines mocks Mavericks for Luka Doncic trade
Southwest Airlines is starting to make people pay for checked bags on flights, and it took the occasion to mock the mavericks ...
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 is adding baggage fees and credit card perks
If you don't have Southwest elite status, the cheapest option for getting a free checked bag will be the Southwest Rapid ...
Southwest Airlines is charging for checked bags. Will loyal flyers stick around?
Southwest Airlines, known for free bags and open seating, is overhauling policies, leaving loyalists questioning if it’s ...
Southwest Airlines dared to be different. Now it’s just like everyone else.
Frequent fliers are in mourning after Southwest said it will stop allowing two free checked bags for everyone, putting an end ...
Motorcyclist fatally struck on Stevenson Expressway on Southwest Side
The biker had gotten off his motorcycle while stopped in the middle lane when a car fatally hit him near Damen Avenue around ...
10,000 reasons to go fishing in Southwest Idaho: Fish and Game stocking more rainbow trout in local waters
More than 10,000 catchable (and delicious) rainbow trout will be stocked into Idaho waters by Idaho Fish and Game (IDFG). The ...
Southwest Airlines announces major change to long-standing passenger perk
Southwest Airlines, which long stood out amongst competitors for its low-cost, no-frills model, is starting to re-evaluate ...