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When Southwest Airlines switched to charging for checked bags last month, travelers were left with the option to fork over ...
Unfortunately, things have already changed for many frequent Southwest customers. The airline recently announced that it will ...
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.
As part of a larger overhaul of Southwest Airline's business model, the airline will now charge passengers fees for checked bags. Carry-on bags and personal items will remain free.
Travelers with a Southwest credit card are entitled to one complimentary checked bag. Depending on how closely Southwest's checked bag fees align with the industry standard of $35+ per bag each ...
After more than 50 years, Southwest Airlines' "bags fly free" policy is finally coming to an end. Southwest on Tuesday announced the first checked bag will cost $35, while a second checked bag ...
Southwest CEO Bob Jordan said changes like scrapping its signature policies of unassigned seating and "Two bags fly free" will make billions.
With the end of Southwest Airlines’ beloved “bags fly free” policy, fliers are stuck shelling out money to check their bags — and some are exploring creative ways to offset the cost.
A freshly released survey from LugLess finds that approximately 71% of U.S. travelers are now skipping checked luggage, ...
Southwest's new $35 bag fees violate core behavioral psychology principles, potentially costing more in customer loyalty than it generates in revenue.
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.