Southwest will start charging customers to check bags, launch basic economy tickets in a bid to drive up revenue.

Southwest Airlines said Tuesday it will charge for checked bags for the first time in its more than half-century of flying.

Southwest Airlines is ending its free checked bags policy for many passengers. Some experts think customer loyalty could ...

Southwest Airlines, once known for resisting industry norms, is now embracing revenue-focused strategies, including bag fees and basic economy.

Southwest Airlines' checked baggage fees will begin on May 28, 2025—here's what each US airline is charging fliers right now.

Southwest has axed virtually everything that once set it apart from competitors and now looks like any other US airline.

Spirit Airlines has emerged from bankruptcy, with CEO Ted Christie outlining plans to compete with Southwest Airlines, which recently ended its free bags policy.

For a number of reasons, airfare prices have gone up and amenities like luggage check-in have are no longer free. Don’t expect that to change soon because the problems facing airlines ...

Southwest Airlines is getting rid of its hallmark ... its other famous policy — free seating — and replaced it with basic economy fares and premium seats available for purchase.

March 11 (UPI) -- Southwest Airlines is ending a longtime perk and will now charge most flyers to check their luggage. On ...

Basic Economy fares are not eligible for extra ... Economy Plus seats separately and fly multiple times per year on United Airlines. In some cases, even a single flight on United may make this ...