Southwest Airlines coined the phrase ‘bags fly free.’ Now it’s dropping the 50-year-old perk for everyone except high-status loyalty customers
Southwest Airlines will begin charging customers for luggage. The change reverses a 50-year policy for the carrier. It is set ...
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 ...
Southwest Airlines Is Making a Major Change to Its Baggage Policy—And You Won’t Be Happy
It's the end of an era. Here's what you need to know about Southwest's new baggage policy—and when it goes into effect.
Southwest ditches free checked bag policy in end of era for airline
Customers will be charged for their first and second checked bags unless they hold top-tier loyalty status or are traveling ...
Southwest Airlines announced it’s ditching a trademark perk. Here’s how travelers reacted
Luggage waits to be collected at the Southwest Airlines luggage carousel at the Salt Lake City International Airport in Salt Lake City on Friday, Dec. 30, 2022. On Tuesday, March 11, 2025, the airline ...
Southwest ends its trademark ‘bags fly free’ policy for many customers
The bag charges will apply to flights booked on or after May 28. Customers with loyalty status will still be able to check one or two bags at no charge. Southwest Airlines will stop offering two free ...