The most affordable, no-frills fare option from Southwest is the Basic fare, which assigns fliers a seat at the back of the ...

Southwest has come under fire recently after it announced the end of its long-standing practice of open seating, with ...

Nearly everything that made Southwest stand out from other airlines is changing ... 2025, including: Baggage fees: Fliers will pay for checked bags unless you have Rapid Rewards status (two ...

Southwest Airlines' checked baggage policy doesn’t specify a cutoff time for domestic flights, but the airline’s website states: “Baggage checked in 45 minutes or less before the scheduled ...