Fitch Ratings lowered its outlook on Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV) to Negative from Stable. The rating agency said the cut ...

Southwest Airlines has been the subject of many negative headlines over the past few weeks after ending its longstanding ...

Nearly everything that made Southwest stand out from other airlines is changing ... 2025, including: Baggage fees: Fliers will pay for checked bags unless you have Rapid Rewards status (two ...

Baggage fees have become a standard cost of air travel for nearly every major airline. While Southwest had been the exception, most airlines have charged passengers for checked luggage for years.

The Texas-based carrier is adding baggage fees and attempting a turnaround just as the industry appears headed for a slump.

The carrier has not yet revealed what the cost will be of checking a bag. Southwest competitors Delta, United and American Airlines charge $35 per bag for travelers to check luggage. If you're ...

A shift is on the horizon at Southwest Airlines. The carrier known for ... assigned seats and more In addition to the new baggage fees, Southwest’s Rapid Rewards program will also have some ...

When Southwest Airlines announced significant customer service changes in July 2024, including the end of its open seating policy, it said bags would still fly free. That's no longer true for all ...

She is a graduate of Ithaca College. For years, Southwest Airlines has been the go-to carrier for travelers looking to avoid baggage fees. But that era is coming to an end as Southwest joins other ...

If you have an upcoming trip booked with Southwest Airlines, you can expect to pay ... He said the no fees for the first two bags are “a big part of what attracts people to Southwest.” ...

(RTTNews) - Southwest Airlines is ending one of its most recognizable perks by introducing fees for checked baggage. Starting May 28, the airline will charge passengers for their first and second ...

01:37 Kendall Little So Southwest hasn't outlined to us yet exactly how much is how much it's going to charge for baggage fees. Um, but we can look at other major airlines as some points of ...