Flying with Southwest Airlines? You'll now need to pay for checked bags. Here's what to know about fees under the new policy.

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

Times have changed, and one of the pillars of its business model -- "bags fly free" -- has finally fallen by the wayside.

U.S. airlines are pocketing billions from checked bag fees, with new data showing that revenue from this often-overlooked ...

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

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

Southwest Airlines ends free checked bags, introducing fees starting May 28, with exemptions for certain members.

Southwest Airlines will charge for checked bags starting May 28, 2025, based on ticket type and purchase date, unless you ...

It was once a standout perk that set Southwest Airlines apart from the rest: bags fly free. But now, even Southwest is ...

Southwest Airlines has implemented new baggage fees, ending its long-standing policy of free checked bags for many passengers. As of yesterday, checkin ...

We analyzed the often convoluted baggage rules and fees for the nine biggest American carriers and discovered that some are definitely more generous than others when it comes to leeway with 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.