Southwest Airlines is looking into major perks to entice more travelers, like airport lounges, first-class seats, and flights ...

Southwest becomes last major U.S. airline to set new checked bag fee 03:43. After more than 50 years, Southwest Airlines' "bags fly free" policy is finally coming to an end.

Rapid Rewards A-List Preferred Members and customers traveling on Business Select or Choice Extra fares, when that bundle is introduced later in 2025, will be entitled to up to two free checked bags.

Southwest Airlines has attracted attention for its upcoming changes to seating on planes, but another Texas carrier is also ...

Southwest Airlines, which previously had a free checked bag policy, ... Business Select/Choice Extra and A-List Preferred customers will receive two free checked bags, ...

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Southwest Airlines will start charging many passengers to check ... Rapid Rewards A-List Preferred Members and customers traveling on Business Select or Choice Extra fares when that bundle is ...

Fast forward to today, and US airlines alone made $7.27bn from check-in baggage fees last year, according to federal figures. That is up from $7bn in 2023, and $5.76bn in 2019.

Former United Airlines sales executive Aileen Furlong joined Southwest Airlines in early January as its VP of sales, a position that includes oversight of Southwest Business. In mid-May, Furlong ...

Southwest Airlines boasts that its passengers' "bags fly free" — but not for long. Starting May 28 — just in time for the ...

In the world of global aviation, disruption is a given. Weather, technical issues, strikes, and geopolitical tensions ...

Southwest Airlines is ending its popular “bags fly free” policy. Starting May 28, passengers will have to pay $35 for the first checked bag and $45 for the second. This change brings Southwest ...