Southwest Airlines could lose a portion of leisure travelers to rivals with its latest decision to start charging for checked bags, according to an industry expert. It was a policy – along with ...

Southwest Airlines is making major changes to its baggage policy, marking a departure from its long-standing tradition of offering two free checked bags to all passengers. Starting May 28 ...

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KARK) — Frequent flyers woke up to some turbulence on Tuesday morning after finding out the iconic “Bags fly free” slogan for Southwest Airlines is being retired.

Southwest Airlines will soon end its popular “bags fly free” policy, the carrier announced in an email to customers Tuesday morning. Beginning May 28, only Southwest's highest-tier Rapid ...

HOUSTON — Big changes are coming for Southwest Airlines passengers. The airline announced Tuesday that it's ending its popular perk of two free checked bags. Most travelers will have to pay for ...

ST. LOUIS – Southwest Airlines announced today it will soon charge customers to check their bags—a major policy shift for the company. “Bags Fly Free” was more than a slogan for Southwest ...

It's the end of an era. After getting rid of rewards points for some tickets and ending open seating, Southwest Airlines, known for its "bags fly free" policy, is ending the longstanding perk.

Is Southwest catching up to its competition or is it losing its uniqueness? Southwest Airlines is adopting policies similar to other carriers, including bag fees and assigned seating. These ...

Southwest Airlines LUV0.81%increase; green up pointing triangle plans to start charging for checked bags, a seismic shift that will boost revenue but potentially give its fiercely loyal passengers ...

Bags will no longer fly free on Southwest Airlines. The carrier announced Tuesday that it will begin charging certain passengers to check their first two bags on flights, a significant shift at ...