Flying with Southwest Airlines? You'll now need to pay for checked bags. Here's what to know about fees under the new policy.

The Dallas-based airline announced, with pushback from Southwest loyalists, that it would end one of its most beloved perks: free checked bags.

The airline will begin charging $35 for a first checked bag and $45 for a second checked bag on many tickets, with supplemental fees for overweight and oversized baggage. Some customers will still be ...

Southwest Airlines, which previously had a free checked bag policy, says it will start charging $35 for each first checked bag.

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

Southwest Airlines​ recently announced it will start charging $35 for the first checked bag. Here's a breakdown of how much ...

If you're going to be flying soon, you'll need to pay attention to the latest TSA announcement regarding checked luggage. Following an advisory from the FAA, TSA says it is now banning passengers ...