Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Just before the start of summer, Southwest Airlines instituted its new bag policy, which was previously announced in March. "For ...

A Southwest Airlines passenger has criticized the behavior of gate attendants during a delayed late-night flight from Baltimore to Boston, claiming the staff used "guilt trip" tactics and public ...

Last year, Southwest Airlines made the surprising decision to begin charging customers for checked baggage, ending its ...

Southwest Airlines stopped its “bags fly free” policy on May 28, 2025, charging $35 for the first checked bag and $45 for the second on most fares due to activist investors like Elliott Management ...

Gate-checking luggage is primarily due to limited overhead bin space or smaller aircraft. Passengers should be aware of aircraft type and boarding position to anticipate potential gate-checking. Treat ...

Some passengers view the new checked bag policy as a cash grab, while others believe Southwest still offers generous carry-on allowances.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Southwest Airlines used to offer two free checked bags for all of its customers, but suddenly ended that policy last month to ...

View post: Major U.S. Airlines ‘Deeply Concerned’ About Government Shutdown Before Record Travel Just before the start of summer, Southwest Airlines instituted its new bag policy, which was previously ...

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View post: Major U.S. Airlines ‘Deeply Concerned’ About Government Shutdown Before Record Travel Southwest ended free checked bags, now charges $35-$45 per bag. Policy changes caused overhead bin ...