Figuring out which airline is best if you don’t want to pay bag fees just got a lot more complicated. Here are some things to ...

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. The company will ...

Southwest hasn't said how much checked bags will cost. The move is part of a sweeping overhaul as the airline works to boost profits and attract new flyers. The changes include a new low-cost "Basic" ...

"I just fell in love the way they ran their airline, like open seating, the way they boarded the aircraft as well as the free bag policy," Bourgerie said, adding that these features made the ...

Starting May 28, only Southwest's most elite Rapid Rewards A-List Preferred members and passengers who book their top-tier Business Select fares will receive two free checked bags. Frequent flyer ...

Southwest Airlines is ending its long-standing free checked bag policy for most passengers, starting May 28, 2025.

Some loyal flyers online have said the move feels like a money grab. The only Southwest customers who will get a free checked bag are those with elite status or the company's co-branded credit card.

Southwest might still be worthwhile for individual business flyers going business class, but it is no longer the best choice for families traveling with multiple checked bags. Travel Cards Are ...