It's not a secret that Southwest Airlines has been undergoing some serious changes in recent months, some of which have ...

Among other changes, the airline will soon require travelers who “encroach upon the neighboring seat” to purchase an ...

Now, "Bags Fly Free" is coming back--but only if you're booking a trip under Southwest's new in-house vacation service, Getaways by Southwest, which is set to launch on Tuesday. Customers using the ...

New Bag Fees: Beginning in May, Southwest Airlines officially began charging passengers for checked baggage, charging $35 for the first checked bag and $45 for an additional bag. This ended the ...

Just before the start of summer, Southwest Airlines instituted its new bag policy, which was previously announced in March. "For reservations booked and ticketed or changed on or after May 28, 2025, ...

Southwest Airlines has moved forward with several largely unpopular changes in the past several months, ending its "bags fly ...

Just two months after ending its long-standing “Bags Fly Free” policy, the airline has announced when it will roll out assigned seating — a significant shift from its traditional boarding process. For ...

However, demand for travel stabilized in the second quarter of 2025 and several of the airline's policy changes had a positive impact on revenue, Southwest Airlines said.