Earlier this year, the airline announced plans to end its trademark “bags fly free” policy to help shore up earnings.

Southwest says the first checked bag will cost $35 and the second will cost $45. Here's what you need to know about the end to free bags.

A lot of changes are coming to Southwest Airlines in 2025. The open-seating policy that has been in effect since the airline began 53 years ago is being replaced with assigned seats. Upgraded, ...

The airline estimated in September that charging bag fees would bring in about $1.5 billion a year but cost the airline $1.8 ...

Southwest on May 28 will start selling basic economy tickets and charging for checked bags for the first time in its history.

Southwest Airlines has announced its prices for basic fare passengers who check in with two bags, following its long-standing free policy ...

Only elite Rapid Rewards members, Business Select travelers, and those with the airline’s credit card will still receive free baggage benefits.

Southwest on Tuesday announced the first checked bag will cost $35, while a second checked bag will cost $45. The policy will ...

Southwest Airlines has finally announced how much passengers will pay to check baggage. Here are the fees and who can still ...

Starting on May 28, 2025, Southwest Airlines will begin charging for checked baggage, marking the official end of its ...

Southwest will continue to offer two free checked bags to Rapid Rewards A-List preferred members and customers traveling on ...

The airline didn't charge for the first two checked bags for more than 50 years, before instituting the new policy.