The airline will nix its two free checked bags policy, introduce a "Basic" fare and ask customers to keep portable charging ...

Southwest Airlines will end its decades-long policy of free checked bags and will now require customers to pay for luggage.

With this policy change, Southwest aligns itself with other major airlines like Delta and American, which have long charged for checked luggage.

Southwest Airlines is implementing a surprising new restriction on portable chargers to keep these notoriously incendiary ...

Southwest Airlines ends free checked bags, introducing fees starting May 28, with exemptions for certain members.

The Dallas-based airline announced in March that starting May 28, 2025, it will eliminate complimentary checked luggage for ...

Southwest officials in a March announcement said the changes are "aimed to deepen and reward loyalty between Southwest and its most engaged Customers." ...

"Nothing is more important to Southwest than the safety of its customers and employees." According to the airline, the new policy is meant to reduce the risk of fire onboard. Federal Aviation ...

A major budget airline has hit customers with a strict new rule that is the first of its kind in the aviation industry. Picture: Istock While Southwest has not implemented the policy yet ...

Southwest Airlines could lose a portion of leisure travelers to rivals with its latest decision to start charging for checked ...

Southwest passengers will notice many changes at their favorite airline, from baggage fees to flight credits to Rapid Rewards ...