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

Southwest Airlines instituted its new bag policy, which was previously announced in March. "For reservations booked and ticketed or changed on or after May 28, 2025, checked baggage fees will apply.

It’s happening: Southwest Airlines’ free checked bag policy is being scrapped. As of Wednesday, May 28, Southwest passengers will be charged $35 for their first checked bag. This move is a ...

Earlier this year, Southwest Airlines announced several major policy changes in an attempt to boost the airline's slumping ...

Final boarding call for free bags at Southwest as airline abandons a cherished perk Starting Wednesday, the Dallas-based airline will be charging $35 for a first checked bag and $45 for a second ...

Credit Cards: If you have an American Airlines AAdvantage credit card, you get your first checked bag free on domestic flights. Elite Status: AAdvantage elite members get free bags based on their ...

Travelers say the free bag policy is why they chose to fly Southwest in the first place. Screen said, "What gets it over the hump is the two free checked bags because that makes a difference ...

"Southwest not doing free checked bags anymore is veryy weird of them," wrote one person. Others wrote that they only chose Southwest because of the now-scrapped free bag policy.

Bags don’t fly free with Southwest any longer. In March, Dallas-based Southwest Airlines announced a major change to its longstanding bags-fly-free policy: checked bags, for the most part, would ...

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.

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.