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

A traveler's "secret duffel bag" packed with souvenirs was deemed too light to check in by an airline agent, highlighting an ...

Beginning Wednesday, Southwest passengers will no longer get two guaranteed free checked bags when purchasing a flight. That ...

Starting on Wednesday, the Dallas-based carrier will charge customers $35 for their first checked bag and $45 for their ...

Earlier this year, the airline announced plans to end its trademark “bags fly free” policy to help shore up earnings.

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

U.S. airlines earned a record $7.27 billion from baggage fees in 2024, with American ($1.5B), United ($1.33B), and Delta ...

Southwest Airlines, which previously had a free checked bag policy, says it will start charging $35 for each first checked bag.

Southwest Airlines will start charging $35 to check a bag for many passengers on reservations made after May 28.

The Dallas-based airline announced in March that starting May 28, 2025, it will eliminate complimentary checked luggage for ...

The airline didn't charge for the first two checked bags for more than 50 years, before instituting the new policy.