With the end of Southwest Airlines’ beloved “bags fly free” policy, fliers are stuck shelling out money to check their bags — ...

Southwest Airlines made the controversial decision to end its longstanding policy of allowing two free checked bags for each ...

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On May 28, Southwest Airlines instituted its new bag policy that was previously announced in March.

Southwest Airlines officially implemented its fees for checked baggage, ending the airline's longstanding "bags fly free" ...

Southwest Airlines will charge for checked bags starting May 28, 2025, based on ticket type and purchase date, unless you ...

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Southwest Airlines' long-time slogan of the first two bags fly free will soon expire. The carrier will now charge passengers for checked luggage.