The baggage change comes in the wake of a massive fine, layoffs and pressure from an activist investor. Southwest Airlines was hit with a $140 million fine in 2023 by the U.S. Transportation ...

After Southwest made big changes to its baggage and seating policies, the CEO floated a few more ideas. What's on the table ...

Southwest Airlines no longer includes two free checked bags for all fares. Here’s who still qualifies, how much fees cost, ...

Southwest announces its new baggage fees for checked bags. Story by Mary Cunningham • 1mo. After more than 50 years, Southwest Airlines' "bags fly free" policy is finally coming to an end.

(RTTNews) - Southwest Airlines is ending one of its most recognizable perks by introducing fees for checked baggage. Starting May 28, the airline will charge passengers for their first and ...

Southwest's new baggage fees leave frequent flyers weighing options. Southwest Airlines will start charging for checked bags tomorrow, ending their longstanding free bag policy.

Southwest, despite having no baggage fee for the first two bags, still collected $83 million in 2024 from passengers who checked three bags or had overweight luggage, CNN reported.

Southwest's new baggage fees to boost profits by more than $400 million, analyst says Provided by Dow Jones May 28, 2025, 12:53:00 AM. By Steve Gelsi .

Southwest Airlines announce open seating, baggage fee changes Southwest Airlines announced significant changes to its seating and baggage offerings ahead of 2025. (Credit FOX 4 News) ...