Southwest Airlines downplays ending free baggage perk with lighthearted jab at Luka Dončić trade
Southwest Airlines took to social media with its own joke after changing the beloved free two-bag policy for certain travelers after its recent decision was criticized online. Although the airline captioned its Instagram post with "new policies;
Bags fly for a fee: Southwest Airlines cancels its free checked luggage perk
The carrier announced Tuesday that it will begin charging certain passengers to check their luggage on flights, a significant shift at the company long prized by consumers for its perks.
Southwest Airlines to end free checked bags policy for first time in its 54-year history
Southwest Airlines is ending its free checked bags policy for many passengers. Some experts think customer loyalty could suffer.
Southwest's new plan: End free checked bags, new basic economy fares, fewer points
The changes include bag charges, more restrictions and fewer points for basic economy, expiration dates on credits, and dynamic pricing for point purchases.
Southwest Will Begin Charging for Checked Bags, Ending a Popular Policy
Customers with the highest loyalty status will be spared from the fee, but others will have to pay for checked bags for flights booked from May 28.
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.
Here's how much Southwest Airlines stands to gain, in revenue, from baggage change
By nixing its generous baggage policy, Southwest has few perks left that differentiate it from its competition, according to WFAA reporting. However, Southwest remains one of the few airlines that allow passengers to change and cancel their flights without an additional fee.
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.
Southwest Airlines ends free checked bags for most travelers—here’s what it means for you
What to know about new Southwest checked bag fees
Southwest Airlines will introduce checked bag fees for passengers without elite status. ABC News’ Sam Sweeney reports.
Ding! to travel budgets. Southwest cutting 'two checked bags fly free' policy. How to avoid fee
Southwest Airlines is doing away with its longstanding policy of two checked bags for free for all passengers. The Dallas, Texas-based carrier on Tuesday announced it will begin charging some customers for checked bags.
Southwest as you knew it is gone forever
Southwest has axed virtually everything that once set it apart from competitors and now looks like any other US airline.
Southwest Airlines To Scrap Major Perk
Southwest Airlines is set to start charging for checked bags for most passengers for the first time in its history.
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Southwest Airlines makes drastic change for the first time in 50 years
Drastic changes are underway at Southwest Airlines. The latest shakeup will now impact your luggage. In a news release the airline revealed they will be eliminating their free checked bag perk.