Earlier this year, the airline announced plans to end its trademark “bags fly free” policy to help shore up earnings.

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

The airline didn't charge for the first two checked bags for more than 50 years, before instituting the new policy.

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

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

Southwest Airlines has put a price tag on checking bags, a coveted free perk that is about to disappear as part of ...

Southwest Airlines​ recently announced it will start charging $35 for the first checked bag. Here's a breakdown of how much ...

Southwest Airlines will charge for checked bags starting May 28, 2025, based on ticket type and purchase date, unless you ...

Southwest Airlines has finally announced how much passengers will pay to check baggage. Here are the fees and who can still ...

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