Southwest Airlines is ending its long-standing policy of free checked bags and introducing a new basic fare on Wednesday as the carrier aims to attract new customers and boost profitability. Most ...

Southwest Airlines has made major changes to its policies in recent months, with almost all of them going into effect on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. The most notable include adding checked bag fees and ...

It’s the last day to book a flight on Southwest Airlines without being hit with a fee to check bags after the airline abandoned a decades-long luggage policy that executives had described last fall as ...

Some passengers view the new checked bag policy as a cash grab, while others believe Southwest still offers generous carry-on allowances.

Southwest Airlines is ending its long-standing free checked baggage policy, marking a major shift for the airline known for letting passengers check two bags at no cost. Beginning May 28, most ...

Southwest Airlines used to be known for its customer service. In fact, like many people, I preferred to fly Southwest because ...

Southwest Airlines said tweaks to its boarding process and new overhead bins should make trips smoother for passengers.

Amtrak, America's national passenger railroad company, is taking advantage of airlines announcing changes to coveted passenger perks. A few hours after Southwest announced it would no longer be ...

Southwest was one of the last airline holdouts to offer not just one, but two free checked bags to its customers. In fact, it’s likely that many people considered it one of the key reasons they flew ...