Southwest Baggage Fees: New Rules & Costs
- Travelers should prepare for changes in airline baggage fees.
- The airline, wich had been the only major U.S.carrier allowing passengers to check two bags without additional cost, will now implement a $35 fee for the first checked...
Prepare to pay more when you fly. A major U.S. airline ends its free checked bag policy, transforming how travelers manage their luggage. Starting May 28, moast passengers face a $35 fee for their first checked bag. this move means the airline, previously the last holdout, is no longer offering two free checked bags. Understand these new costs and how they impact your travel budget. Navigate the new rules and potential extra charges to avoid surprises at the airport. For the latest on travel fees and policies, check out News Directory 3 for updates. Discover what’s next for air travel baggage.
Airline Baggage Fees: major U.S.Carrier Ends Free 2-Bag Policy
Updated May 28, 2025
Travelers should prepare for changes in airline baggage fees. A major U.S. carrier, previously unique in its generous policy, will begin charging for checked baggage on May 28.
The airline, wich had been the only major U.S.carrier allowing passengers to check two bags without additional cost, will now implement a $35 fee for the first checked bag for most passengers. This change impacts how passengers manage their luggage and adds to the overall cost of air travel.