Southwest Airlines is ending its signature free checked bag policy and introducing assigned seating for flights booked on or ...

Southwest Airlines, one of America's most popular airlines, is making some big changes that will affect its customers ...

Southwest Airlines has long positioned itself as more of a budget option for travelers, offering two free checked bags for ...

The most affordable, no-frills fare option from Southwest is the Basic fare, which assigns fliers a seat at the back of the ...

Nearly everything that made Southwest stand out from other airlines ... Several changes going into effect for tickets purchased on or after May 28, 2025, including: Baggage fees: Fliers will ...

Previously, Southwest’s flight credits didn’t have any expiration dates to them. These policy changes are a part of a larger strategy of the airlines to boost revenues and cut costs amid ...

Southwest Airlines has made major changes to its policies in recent months ... ticketed or changed on or after May 28, 2025, checked baggage fees will begin applying. Previously, Southwest ...

Southwest Airlines has announced new fare products, assigned seating, and free checked bags for certain customers, in an effort to improve customer experience and financial performance.

Southwest’s new fare bundles, branded as "Choice Extra," "Choice Preferred," "Choice," and "Basic," will start as the airline ...