Southwest Airlines ends free checked bags for most travelers—here’s what it means for you
Southwest Airlines is making major changes to its baggage policy, marking a departure from its long-standing tradition of offering two free checked bags to all passengers. Starting May 28,
Southwest Airlines Just Made a Big Change to Its Points System—What to Know
Southwest Airlines has modified the earning levels of points on several fare classes. The discount carrier will increase points of its expensive fares, and decrease points of its more affordable fares. Southwest passengers can also earn points by booking hotel rooms, and cruise vacations.
Southwest Airlines to Drop Popular Free Checked Baggage Policy
Southwest Airlines has updated its Rapid Rewards loyalty points system, effective March 4, 2025, with pricier fares earning more points and budget fares earning fewer.
Southwest Airlines to end free checked bags policy for first time in its 54-year history
Southwest Airlines is ending its free checked bags policy for many passengers. Some experts think customer loyalty could suffer.
Southwest Airlines announces checked baggage fees: When it starts and what it could cost
The carrier has not yet revealed what the cost will be of checking a bag. Southwest competitors Delta, United and American Airlines charge $35 per bag for travelers to check luggage. If you're planning to check in two bags, you'll likely be paying $70 for both.
Bags fly free no more: Southwest Airlines to end free checked luggage policy
Southwest Airlines will no longer allow bags to fly free. The airline announced Tuesday it will begin charging some customers who check baggage in May.
Southwest Airlines takes shot at Luka trade, trying to cool backlash over ending free checked bags policy
Southwest Airlines' latest social post to try and deflect from backlash over ending its free checked bag policy has created quite the social media buzz.
Southwest Airlines dared to be different. Now it’s just like everyone else.
Frequent fliers are in mourning after Southwest said it will stop allowing two free checked bags for everyone, putting an end to a half-century perk.
Amtrak Just Responded to Southwest Airlines’ Unpopular Change and It’s Brilliant
For the most part, those feelings ranged from disappointment to frustration that Southwest was eliminating one of the
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Southwest Airlines Draws Mixed Reactions Over Changes To Rapid Rewards Program
The Southwest Airlines loyalty program, launched in 1996, has undergone a major overhaul to its earnings structure, affecting ...
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Southwest slashes Rapid Rewards points earning. Here's what got cut
Southwest Airlines passengers will earn fewer loyalty points on flights they take, thanks to a new change that was ...
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Southwest Performance vs. Premier: Which Rapid Rewards business credit card is right for you?
With the Southwest Performance Business' 9,000 anniversary bonus points, Wi-Fi credits and superior priority boarding passes, ...
Southwest Airlines Just Broke the $5 Chicken Rule, and There Goes What Once Made It Great
Now, Southwest Airlines is violating the $5 Chicken Rule. No, Southwest has never sold rotisserie chickens, but it has had quite a few identity-defining, loss-leading, customer-loving quirks through ...
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How Will Southwest Airlines New Bag Fees Impact Frequent Flyers and Credit Cardholders, Should We Switch To Another Card?
Southwest Airlines has been known as one of the friendliest companies in the friendly skies for as long as the airline ...
Southwest’s major change to free bag policy raises eyebrows among rivals: ‘Really big deal’
Executives from United Airlines and Delta Air Lines on Tuesday weighed in on rival Southwest Airlines making a major change ...
Southwest Airlines to end one of its most beloved perks
The Dallas-based airline set itself apart from others for years by offering all customers two free checked bags. This marks ...