Last week, Southwest Airlines officially began charging passengers for checked bags, ending its longstanding "bags fly free" ...

"Southwest literally trademarked 'bags fly free' and built entire advertising campaigns around being different from other ...

Southwest Airlines will end its decades-long policy of free checked bags and will now require customers to pay for luggage.

According to USA Today, the open seating will end in 2026. It's all happening after decades of customers enjoying the rare ...

It was once a standout perk that set Southwest Airlines apart from the rest: bags fly free. But now, even Southwest is ...

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

Traveling to Hawaiʻi used to feel like the last escape from mainland rules, especially in the air. Free meals. Free luggage.

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

Southwest CEO Bob Jordan said changes like scrapping its signature policies of unassigned seating and "Two bags fly free" ...

Southwest Airlines ends its free checked bag policy, introducing new fees and policy changes as it aims to boost revenue amid ...

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

Southwest Airlines ends free checked bags, introducing fees starting May 28, with exemptions for certain members.