In 2025 the airline has been rumored to be making plans to implement a revised baggage policy that could redefine what you’re allowed to bring on board. For frequent fliers, this raises an ...

(This is noteworthy since most airlines typically only offer discounts on economy or basic economy tickets.) The Dubai-based airline also provides an extra baggage allowance of 10 kilograms (22 ...

Beginning May 28, Southwest Airlines will ditch the two free checked bags for all guests. Here's how Breeze baggage policies compare to Southwest. Southwest Airlines is ditching its free bag perk ...

Southwest Airlines Chief Operating Officer Andrew Watterson told CNBC the change came because the company has realized "we need more revenue to cover our costs." Baggage fees brought in about $5.5 ...

Southwest Airlines has not immediately revealed how much the checked bags will cost. Despite not charging for the first two checked bags, the carrier raked in $73 million in baggage fees in 2023 and ...

Southwest Airlines will begin charging customers a ... from customers who chose to fly Southwest because of its generous baggage allowance. Southwest said Tuesday that it would continue to offer ...

and return to the levels of profitability that both we and our Shareholders expect,” Southwest Airlines CEO Bob Jordan said in a news release. Here’s an overview of Southwest’s baggage fee ...

differentiating itself from other major airlines. Baggage fees could bring in $1.5 billion in revenue annually as the company hopes to ease pressure from lackluster profits, according to Reuters.

DALLAS — Southwest is abandoning one of its signiture perks, two free checked bags, as part of a broader effort to make the airline more profitable. The airline announced the change Tuesday morning.

Languages: English. Southwest Airlines is ending its long-standing free checked baggage policy, marking a major shift for the airline known for letting passengers check two bags at no cost.