Southwest Airlines Checks Out Free Bags: Farewell to a 54-Year Travel Perk!
Southwest Airlines, which takes pride in being customer-focused, has discontinued its 54-year-old free checked bag amenity for all but its cheapest classes of fare. The reduction, effective May 28, 2025, is a significant shift for the low-fare carrier, which has been distinguished within the industry for decades by offering two free checked bags to everyone….