Southwest Airlines will start charging $35 for a checked bag tomorrow

Southwest Airlines, based in the United States and founded in 1971, will change its baggage policy for the first time in its history.Since May 28, the airline will charge $35 for the first checked suitcase, a decision that marks a turn in its business strategy and could impact millions of travelers. CEO Bob Jordan explained that this new policy seeks to optimize service and adapt to the current needs of the market.The airline hopes to increase i…

Will Southwest lose customers over new bag policy, seating plan?

(NewsNation) — Starting Wednesday, Southwest Airlines will end its decades-long policy of free checked bags and will now require customers to pay for luggage. The move comes ahead of a change to seating assignment process that users have navigated for decades. Southwest said Tuesday that it will be charging $35 for a first checked bag and $45 for a second checked bag. Weight and size limits will apply for bags. Travel journalist Francesca Page t…

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New baggage fees take effect for Southwest Airlines customers

Starting Wednesday, Southwest Airlines customers will be required to pay extra to check baggage. The airline announced earlier this week that the first checked bag will cost $35, while a second checked bag will cost $45.Earlier this year, the company announced it would eliminate its free checked bag policy "to drive revenue growth and reward its most loyal customers." This move aligns Southwest with other major airlines, such as Delta, United, a…

Travelers react to Southwest Airlines new bag fees

Travelers at Phoenix's Sky Harbor Airport are reacting to Southwest Airlines ending its long-standing perk of free bags on flights. FOX 10's Kenzie Beach has more.