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 ...

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

Southwest Airlines will start charging $35 to check a bag for many passengers on reservations made after May 28.

Southwest Airlines has revealed how much checked bags will cost customers, as the carrier's new fees go into effect this week ...

It’s the last day to book a flight on Southwest Airlines without being hit with a fee to check bags after the airline ...

U.S. airlines earned a record $7.27 billion from baggage fees in 2024, with American ($1.5B), United ($1.33B), and Delta ...

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

The airline this week will start charging for checked luggage. A second bag will cost $45.

Starting Wednesday, free bags on Southwest will officially be a relic.

The airline will nix its two free checked bags policy, introduce a "Basic" fare and ask customers to keep portable charging ...

Southwest Airlines will begin charging for checked bags on flights booked on or after May 28, 2025. The fee is $35 for the first checked bag and $45 for the second. Business Select fare passengers ...

Flying with Southwest Airlines? You'll now need to pay for checked bags. Here's what to know about fees under the new policy.