With the end of Southwest Airlines’ beloved “bags fly free” policy, fliers are stuck shelling out money to check their bags — ...

Southwest Airlines officially implemented its fees for checked baggage, ending the airline's longstanding "bags fly free" ...

Southwest Airlines made the controversial decision to end its longstanding policy of allowing two free checked bags for each ...

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Airlines are increasingly relying on checked bag fees, generating record revenues of $7.27 billion in 2024. This shift, ...

On May 28, Southwest Airlines instituted its new bag policy that was previously announced in March.

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Traveling to Hawaiʻi used to feel like the last escape from mainland rules, especially in the air. Free meals. Free luggage.

Southwest Airlines' long-time slogan of the first two bags fly free will soon expire. The carrier will now charge passengers for checked luggage.