Nearly every airline charges for checked luggage, but figuring out exactly how much you have to pay is tricky. For example, ...

Southwest Airlines will begin charging for checked bags on May 28, 2025, joining other major U.S. carriers in increasing ...

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 ...

For the first time in its 54-year history, Southwest Airlines are cancelling two free checked bags for travelers flying with Southwest, starting on May 28th. Everyone who will be flying on that day or ...

Southwest also charges oversized bag fees, which are $125 per bag between 63 inches and the maximum size of 80 inches. This story has been updated to add new information. Michael Salerno is an ...