Southwest Airlines ends free checked bags for most travelers—here’s what it means for you
Southwest Airlines is ending its long-standing free checked bag policy for most passengers, starting May 28, 2025.
Southwest announces fees for checked bags, changes to rewards. What to know in Michigan
Southwest Airlines will begin charging some customers for checked bags starting May 28. All other customers will be charged for their first and second checked bags. Flight credits issued for tickets purchased on or after May 28 will expire one year or earlier from the date of ticketing.
Southwest Airlines Just Axed This Travel Perk, but There Are Still Ways to Get It for Free
It's the end of a (free) era: Southwest Airlines will begin charging for checked bags at the end of May.
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Southwest is adding baggage fees and credit card perks
If you don't have Southwest elite status, the cheapest option for getting a free checked bag will be the Southwest Rapid Rewards® Plus Credit Card. It has a $69 annual fee, which may be as much as the baggage fees for a round-trip flight.
Southwest is dropping its 'bags fly free' policy — but here's how you can still check a bag without paying
A guide to Southwest Airlines' baggage policies, including carry-on guidelines, baggage rules and baggage fees.
Southwest Airlines scraps 'Bags Fly Free' policy
Southwest Airlines will soon end its popular “bags fly free” policy, the carrier announced in an email to customers Tuesday morning.
What to know about new Southwest checked bag fees
Southwest Airlines will introduce checked bag fees for passengers without elite status. Rapid Rewards A-List Preferred and Business Select members will get free bags.
Southwest Airlines to Drop Popular Free Checked Baggage Policy
Southwest Airlines has updated its Rapid Rewards loyalty points system, effective March 4, 2025, with pricier fares earning more points and budget fares earning fewer.
Southwest Airlines breaks with another tradition and checked bags will cost you now
Southwest said Tuesday that it would continue to offer two free checked bags to Rapid Rewards A-List preferred members and customers traveling on Select fares, and one fr
Southwest Airlines ditching its most popular perk: Here’s when the change happens
Southwest Airlines is doing away with one of its most popular perks. Starting May 28, the airline will begin charging for the first and second checked bag. Rewards members and Rapid Rewards credit card holders will continue to receive one or two free checked bags,
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The Era of Free Checked Baggage Is Officially Over
Southwest Airlines' checked baggage fees will begin on May 28, 2025—here's what each US airline is charging fliers right now.