But for more than 50 years, American consumers could count on Southwest Airlines letting them check bags for free.

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Southwest Airlines is ending its long-standing free checked bag policy for most passengers. Here are the details.

One of the most popular Southwest perks is flying off into the sunset, but here's how you can keep your access.

Southwest Airlines will begin charging customers a fee to check bags. It's a significant change for the budget carrier, which ...

The carrier announced Tuesday that it will begin charging certain passengers to check their luggage on flights, a significant ...

Southwest Airlines is ending its long-standing free checked bag policy for most passengers, starting May 28, 2025.

The company also announced that it will roll out a new, basic fare on its lowest priced tickets bought on or after May 28.

Two recent plane crashes have caused some passengers to pull back on air travel plans, according to two of the airlines that ...