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Southwest Airlines no longer includes two free checked bags for all fares. Here’s who still qualifies, how much fees cost, ...
Going forward, even more changes are on the horizon. On Thursday, Southwest shared a revamp to its Rapid Rewards Credit Cards ...
Southwest Airlines will officially end its decades-old open seating policy and introduce assigned seating starting January 27, 2026.
Southwest Airlines officially began charging for checked baggage, ending its long-time trademarked "bags fly free" policy. The big change has led some passengers to make some major moves to avoid ...
Southwest Airlines said its implementation of its new baggage fees came with "no negative impact to the operation," and that corporate demand is recovering.
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, checked baggage fees will apply.
Southwest's CEO said if the airline had baggage fees at the beginning of the year, they would have led to $1 billion in ...
A new survey from the leading travel site Thrifty Traveler suggests that many once-loyal Southwest flyers are booking with ...
Southwest Airlines passengers will get assigned seats for the first time, marking a major shift in the carrier’s business ...
Southwest Airlines' CEO told investors in a July 24 earnings call that the airline could eventually open its own lounges.
Southwest Airlines Co (LUV) outlines strategic initiatives and financial adjustments amid a challenging macroeconomic ...