Southwest Airlines no longer includes two free checked bags for all fares. Here’s who still qualifies, how much fees cost, ...

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The checked bag fees will apply to any tickets booked starting on May 28 for Basic, Wanna Get Away Plus and Anytime fares. Free checked bags will still be available for some people.

Bags no longer fly free on Southwest Airlines for any fares purchased from May 28 forward. However, Southwest cardholders will receive one checked bag for free.

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RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- The end of the era, no more free checked bags. Southwest is now charging for checked bags. The airline now charges $35 for a first checked bag and $45 for a second checked bag.

Southwest Airlines is ending its most recognizable perks: Free checked baggage. The airline will begin charging for the first and second checked bag beginning on May 28, Southwest announced March 11.

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Flyers can also get a free checked bag for flights departing May 28 through Aug. 18, using promo code “FREEBAG.” But if you want these deals, you’ll need to hurry.

However, if the ticket for that flight was bought before Wednesday, May 28, customers will still be able to have two free checked bags. There are some exceptions to this policy, however.