Southwest's CEO said if the airline had baggage fees at the beginning of the year, they would have led to $1 billion in ...

Southwest Airlines announced a comprehensive refresh of its credit card lineup, introducing new benefits while significantly ...

Southwest Airlines has undergone a number of changes in the past few months that have rubbed travelers the wrong way. In March 2025, Southwest Airlines announced the controversial decision to ends its ...

Southwest Airlines no longer includes two free checked bags for all fares. Here’s who still qualifies, how much fees cost, ...

Southwest’s fee are aligned with other carriers’ prices. Delta Air Lines, American Airlines and United Airlines all charge between $35 to $40 for the first checked bag. Others, like JetBlue Airways ...

For Southwest Airlines passengers, Tuesday is the last day to book a flight with two guaranteed free checked bags no matter which fare they purchase. Starting on Wednesday, the airline will ...

Southwest sets its first checked bag fee, starting at $35 After more than 50 years, Southwest Airlines’ “bags fly free” policy is finally coming to an end — and today is the last day ...

Southwest’s fees are aligned with other carriers’ prices. Delta Air Lines, American Airlines and United Airlines all charge between $35 to $40 for the first checked bag.

Southwest Airlines today began charging for checked bags booked and ticketed or changed on or after May 28 and shared this week what those fees would be. The carrier in March announced plans to end ...

Bag fees had long been one of Southwest’s biggest differentiators from other airlines, and executives at the company had stressed that the policy was beneficial to Southwest’s bottom line.