Southwest plans to start flying with seat assignments on Jan. 27, ending more than half a century of open seating.

Southwest Airlines no longer includes two free checked bags for all fares. Here’s who still qualifies, how much fees cost, ...

After Southwest made big changes to its baggage and seating policies, the CEO floated a few more ideas. What's on the table ...

A new survey from the leading travel site Thrifty Traveler suggests that many once-loyal Southwest flyers are booking with ...

Still, Jordan told the Times that by charging bag fees, Southwest predicts the number of checked bags will decrease while the ...

Southwest Airlines officially began charging for checked baggage, ending its long-time trademarked "bags fly free" policy. The big change has led some passengers to make some major moves to avoid ...

As it turns out, that's only increased since Southwest ended free bags and made those other unpopular changes.

Southwest Airlines, long praised for its "Bags Fly Free" policy, announced in March it would end free checked baggage for ...

While not the fanciest option, many frugal flyers held Southwest Airlines as their first choice due to its free checked bags ...

Southwest Airlines is undergoing significant changes to its fare structure and flight credit policies, moving away from its ...

Southwest Airlines instituted its new bag policy, which was previously announced in March. "For reservations booked and ticketed or changed on or after May 28, 2025, checked baggage fees will apply.