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Southwest Airlines, renowned for its customer-friendly policies, announces a significant shift in its baggage policy. Starting May 28, 2025, the airline will discontinue its longstanding "Bags Fly Free" policy, introducing checked baggage fees for the majority of its passengers. This marks a departure from a practice that has distinguished Southwest from its competitors for decades.
Budget-conscious fliers are losing one of their favorite perks. Rory O'Neill reports.
Under the new policy, only specific groups will continue to enjoy free checked bags:
- Rapid Rewards A-List Preferred Members
