Southwest first announced the change in March, and it goes into effect on Wednesday. New checked bag fees will apply to ...

It’s the last day to book a flight on Southwest Airlines without being hit with a fee to check bags after the airline ...

Southwest Airlines is ending its long-running “bags fly free” policy. As of Wednesday, the airline will charge customers $35 ...

Next time you’re flying Southwest, don’t bother pulling up curbside expecting someone to help you with your bags. That ...

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She’s passionate about sharing travel tips so that others can ... As of May 28, 2025, Southwest is charging customers checked bag fees. Notably, there are a few exceptions: A-List Preferred ...

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Starting Wednesday, free bags on Southwest will officially be a relic.

Until now, it was the only major U.S. airline that allowed passengers to check two bags at no extra cost. On May 28, most ...

Southwest’s most iconic perk end Tuesday. While it has received flak from customers, executives hope bag fees will shore up ...

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