Southwest Airlines began charging for checked bags back in May, charging customers $35 for the first checked bag and $45 for ...

Southwest Airlines has moved forward with several largely unpopular changes in the past several months, ending its "bags fly ...

Like Jordan, travel insider Gary Leff of View From the Wing believes the new change from Southwest will cut down on seat ...

Southwest Airlines has undergone a number of changes in the past few months that have rubbed travelers the wrong way. In ...

Southwest Airlines has announced a major change to its long-standing policy, giving customers the option to select their seat when booking a flight. The new policy will begin on Jan. 27, 2026, ...

Just before the start of summer, Southwest Airlines instituted its new bag policy, which was previously announced in March. "For reservations booked and ticketed or changed on or after May 28, 2025, ...

All flights for the remainder of 2025 will continue with the existing boarding process, according to Southwest.

Just two months after ending its long-standing “Bags Fly Free” policy, the airline has announced when it will roll out assigned seating — a significant shift from its traditional boarding process. For ...

Southwest is now charging passengers to select their seats. This follows on from its recent decision to introduce new baggage fees.

In May, Southwest Airlines introduced checked bag fees, with a $35 charge for the first bag and $45 for each additional one. This marked the end of the airline’s long-standing "bags fly free" policy.

ABIA and major airlines are closer to signing a new set of lease and use agreements. This report focuses on the process ...

While Southwest hoped that the new bag charges would boost profits, Katy Nastro, travel expert at Going, has issued a pretty ...