U.S. airlines earned a record $7.27 billion from baggage fees in 2024, with American ($1.5B), United ($1.33B), and Delta ...

Airlines are increasingly relying on checked bag fees, generating record revenues of $7.27 billion in 2024. This shift, ...

On May 28, Southwest Airlines instituted its new bag policy that was previously announced in March.

Earlier this year, Southwest Airlines made the controversial decision to end its longstanding policy of allowing two free ...

It was once a standout perk that set Southwest Airlines apart from the rest: bags fly free. But now, even Southwest is ...

Southwest Airlines' long-time slogan of the first two bags fly free will soon expire. The carrier will now charge passengers for checked luggage.

Traveling to Hawaiʻi used to feel like the last escape from mainland rules, especially in the air. Free meals. Free luggage.

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

Southwest Airlines ends free checked bags, introducing fees starting May 28, with exemptions for certain members.

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

It’s the last day to book a flight on Southwest Airlines without being hit with a fee to check bags after the airline abandoned a decades-long luggage policy that executives had described ...

Southwest Airlines has implemented new baggage fees, ending its long-standing policy of free checked bags for many passengers. As of yesterday, checkin ...