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

Travelers now have to factor in the cost of checking luggage. Southwest is also now charging for checked bags.

Southwest Airlines ends its free checked bags policy starting May 29, implementing $35-45 fees while preserving perks for ...

With Southwest's long-standing free baggage policy now in flux, it’s time to rethink how we budget for our upcoming flights.

Tuesday was the last day to book a flight on Southwest Airlines without being hit with a fee to check bags after the airline abandoned ...

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, which previously had a free checked bag policy, says it will start charging $35 for each first checked ...

Southwest first announced the change in March, and it goes into effect on Wednesday. New checked bag fees will apply to flights booked on or after May 28, 2025. However, for flights booked before that ...

As the temperatures warm up and more people head out to the pools and lakes, first responders want families to ensure their kids are safe around water. More people died last year in Maricopa and Pinal ...

The long-running "bags fly free" perk Southwest Airlines was known for is no more. Starting Wednesday, May 28, you'll be ...