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 Airlines Just Axed This Travel Perk, but There Are Still Ways to Get It for Free
It's the end of a (free) era: Southwest Airlines will begin charging for checked bags at the end of May.
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.
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 still the airline they loved.
Southwest flyers fire back over airline ending free checked bag policy: 'Nail in the coffin'
Southwest has customers sounding off after the airline announced an end to its checked bag policy, leading some flyers to say they'll "boycott" the airline.
Boston Southwest passengers unhappy airline is ending free checked bag perk
Southwest Airlines is getting rid of its most recognizable perk. The airline announced that it is doing away with free checked bags. It is a major shift for the airline, the company made free checked bags the staple of their business when they were started about 60 years ago.
Southwest’s major change to free bag policy raises eyebrows among rivals: ‘Really big deal’
Executives from United Airlines and Delta Air Lines on Tuesday weighed in on rival Southwest Airlines making a major change ...
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Southwest slashes Rapid Rewards points earning. Here's what got cut
Southwest reduced the number of points passengers in its Rapid Rewards program can earn for the two lowest fare classes ...
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Southwest Airlines Draws Mixed Reactions Over Changes To Rapid Rewards Program
The Southwest Airlines loyalty program, launched in 1996, has undergone a major overhaul to its earnings structure, affecting ...
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Southwest Rapid Rewards reduces points earning on all Wanna Get Away fares without notice
For those looking for the best value fares on this traditionally value-orientated airline, this is a negative change to the ...
Southwest Airlines takes aim at Mavericks, Luka Doncic as carrier navigates turbulence over baggage fee policy
The airline continues to contend with backlash after revealing plans to apply a checked bag fee. But the carrier briefly ...
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 ...