Southwest Airlines has made major changes to its policies in recent months, with almost all of them going into effect on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. The most notable include adding checked bag fees and ...

The true reboot, however, really begins Jan. 27, 2026, when assigned seating goes live across every plane and flight in Southwest's network. That date will also mark the debut of the carrier's ...

Southwest Airlines has long been recognized by travelers for its generous baggage policy. While other airlines have historically charged for this, Southwest allowed passengers to check two bags for ...

NEW ORLEANS — Starting Wednesday, Southwest Airlines is ending one of its most popular perks — free checked bags. For years, passengers who flew Southwest Airlines could travel with luggage for free.

NEW YORK — Southwest Airlines has put a price tag on checking bags, a coveted free perk that is about to disappear as part of substantial changes the carrier is making to its service. For flights ...

After the first of many changes. Southwest Airlines has undergone a number of changes in the past few months that have rubbed travelers the wrong way. In March 2025, Southwest Airlines announced the ...