But for more than 50 years, American consumers could count on Southwest Airlines letting them check bags for free.

One of the most popular Southwest perks is flying off into the sunset, but here's how you can keep your access.

Southwest Airlines will begin charging customers a fee to check bags. It's a significant change for the budget carrier, which ...

Southwest Airlines is ending its free checked bags policy for many passengers. Some experts think customer loyalty could ...

Southwest Airlines announced today that it will begin charging for checked bags for the first time in its half-century of ...

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

Southwest Airlines, the largest carrier serving Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport, will soon end its tradition of ...

Southwest Airlines is ending its beloved "bags fly free" policy. Here's when the new Southwest baggage fees start and who has ...

Southwest Airlines abandons one of its biggest perks: free checked bags. The airline announced that it would charge for first ...

Southwest Airlines is ending its policy of offering every customer two free checked bags as it faces heavy pressure from an ...

Southwest will continue to offer two free checked bags to Rapid Rewards A-List Preferred Members and customers traveling on Business Select fares. A-List Members and other select customers will get ...

Customers with the highest loyalty status will be spared from the fee, but others will have to pay for checked bags for ...