Starting on Wednesday, the Dallas-based carrier will charge customers $35 for their first checked bag and $45 for their ...

Until now, it was the only major U.S. airline that allowed passengers to check two bags at no extra cost. On May 28, most ...

Southwest Airlines will start charging $35 to check a bag for many passengers on reservations made after May 28.

Southwest Airlines has revealed how much checked bags will cost customers, as the carrier's new fees go into effect this week ...

In a letter to senators, airlines and aviation unions said the legislation could sharply reduce air travel and harm overall ...

Times have changed, and one of the pillars of its business model -- "bags fly free" -- has finally fallen by the wayside.

After more than 50 years, Southwest Airlines' "bags fly free" policy is ... when some passengers may be subject to a checked bag fee when booking a flight on the discount carrier.

The airline will nix its two free checked bags policy, introduce a "Basic" fare and ask customers to keep portable charging ...

Southwest’s fee are aligned with other carriers’ prices. Delta Air Lines, American Airlines and United Airlines all charge between $35 to $40 for the first checked bag. Others, like JetBlue ...

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