Southwest Airlines LUV-0.48%decrease; red down pointing triangle plans to start charging for checked bags, a seismic shift that will boost revenue but potentially give its fiercely loyal passengers a ...

A seismic shift is taking place at Southwest Airlines, beloved by many travelers for offering free checked bags and not hammering wallets with a litany of fees. It will reverse course, introducing the ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Southwest Airlines will no longer allow bags to fly free. The airline announced Tuesday that it will begin charging some customers who check luggage in May. The airline will continue ...

Southwest Airlines boasts that its passengers' "bags fly free" — but not for long. Starting May 28 — just in time for the busy summer travel season — only Southwest's most elite Rapid Rewards A-List ...

Starting for bookings made on or after May 28, customers who are in the top tier of its Rapid Rewards program, called A-List Preferred or those who buy the most expensive tickets will still be able to ...

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