It was in 2006 when UK low-cost carrier FlyBe became what is believed to be the world's first airline to start charging ...

Until now, it was the only major U.S. airline that allowed passengers to check two bags at no extra cost. On May 28, most ...

The long-running "bags fly free" perk Southwest Airlines was known for is no more. Starting Wednesday, May 28, you'll be ...

Starting on Wednesday, the Dallas-based carrier will charge customers $35 for their first checked bag and $45 for their ...

After today, customers can expect baggage fees when flying with Southwest Airlines as the airline moves to officially ...

While most travelers will have to pay, Southwest is still offering its two free bag policy for Rapid Rewards A-List Preferred ...

With this policy change, Southwest aligns itself with other major airlines like Delta and American, which have long charged ...

The decision by Southwest Airlines Co (NYSE: LUV) to introduce baggage fees is expected to significantly boost its profits, ...

Southwest Airlines will start charging many of its customers a fee to check bags beginning on Wednesday, abandoning a decades ...

Southwest Airlines has ended its decades-old “bags fly free” policy, where passengers were allowed two complimentary checked ...

Times have changed, and one of the pillars of its business model -- "bags fly free" -- has finally fallen by the wayside.