Final boarding call for free bags as Southwest drops longstanding traveler perk

Southwest Airlines is ending its long-standing free checked bag policy for many passengers, impacting flights booked from today. This shift, alongside assigned seating and other changes, aims to boost revenue amid financial pressures and activist investor demands. The airline is also implementing new rules for portable chargers and previously announced job cuts.

May 27, 2025 - 21:39
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Final boarding call for free bags as Southwest drops longstanding traveler perk
Southwest Airlines is ending its long-standing free checked bag policy for many passengers, impacting flights booked from today. This shift, alongside assigned seating and other changes, aims to boost revenue amid financial pressures and activist investor demands. The airline is also implementing new rules for portable chargers and previously announced job cuts.

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