Southwest Airlines charging for checked baggage
May 28 is the day Southwest Airlines starts to charge for checked baggage. This represents a significant change for the Dallas-based carrier. For decades, much of the airline's identity was built around the concept of two bags fly free, but that is no more. Southwest announced earlier this year it needs to end the popular policy to boost revenue to make up for recent financial losses.
May 28 is the day Southwest Airlines starts to charge for checked baggage. This represents a significant change for the Dallas-based carrier. For decades, much of the airline's identity was built around the concept of two bags fly free, but that is no more. Southwest announced earlier this year it needs to end the popular policy to boost revenue to make up for recent financial losses.
Southwest Airlines’ baggage fee, other policies changing this week
Southwest Airlines has made major changes to its policies in recent months, with almost all of them going into effect Wednesday. Here’s what to know.
Southwest Airlines has made major changes to its policies in recent months, with almost all of them going into effect Wednesday. Here’s what to know.
Bags don't fly free anymore; Southwest abandons long-standing perk
It's the end of an airline industry mainstay: Southwest Airlines had touted its no-baggage fees for decades. But all of that is coming to an end.
It's the end of an airline industry mainstay: Southwest Airlines had touted its no-baggage fees for decades. But all of that is coming to an end.
Southwest Airlines' new portable charger policy a first for U.S. carriers
Under a new policy taking effect Wednesday, May 28, Southwest Airlines will be the first domestic carrier requiring passengers to have portable battery chargers visible while in use.
Under a new policy taking effect Wednesday, May 28, Southwest Airlines will be the first domestic carrier requiring passengers to have portable battery chargers visible while in use.
American Airlines unveils flagship suite seating
New Boeing 787-9 planes arrived at DFW Airport last week that feature 51 flagship suites which will have privacy doors, more storage, a wireless charging pad and a one-of-a-kind chaise lounge seating option with an adjustable headrest pillow.
New Boeing 787-9 planes arrived at DFW Airport last week that feature 51 flagship suites which will have privacy doors, more storage, a wireless charging pad and a one-of-a-kind chaise lounge seating option with an adjustable headrest pillow.
Southwest announces revamped fare bundles: What to know
Southwest Airlines has announced revamped fare bundles: Choice Extra, Choice Preferred, Choice, as well as Basic.
Southwest Airlines has announced revamped fare bundles: Choice Extra, Choice Preferred, Choice, as well as Basic.
North Texas airlines impacted by Trump tariffs
The uncertainty with tariffs is impacting major airlines. Southwest and American Airlines both held earnings calls today to talk about how they plan to move forward.
The uncertainty with tariffs is impacting major airlines. Southwest and American Airlines both held earnings calls today to talk about how they plan to move forward.
North Texas airlines report quarterly losses amid travel uncertainty
Southwest, American and even Delta Air Lines are withdrawing their profit outlooks for the year, citing less domestic travel and global uncertainty over things like tariffs.
Southwest, American and even Delta Air Lines are withdrawing their profit outlooks for the year, citing less domestic travel and global uncertainty over things like tariffs.
Southwest flyers fire back over airline ending free checked bag policy
Travel expert says customers are angry after Southwest 'reverses their brand promise.'
Travel expert says customers are angry after Southwest 'reverses their brand promise.'
Southwest Airlines trolls Mavericks in viral post amid bag policy change backlash
Southwest Airlines' viral dig at the Mavericks has fans fired up on social media. The shade comes days after the airline's controversial baggage policy change.
Southwest Airlines' viral dig at the Mavericks has fans fired up on social media. The shade comes days after the airline's controversial baggage policy change.
No more 'Bags Fly Free': Southwest Airlines ends free checked bags after 54 years
A 54-year era is coming to an end to the Dallas-based airline... Southwest will no longer allow passengers to check bags for free.
A 54-year era is coming to an end to the Dallas-based airline... Southwest will no longer allow passengers to check bags for free.
Southwest Airlines flights now listed on Expedia and other travel sites
Southwest Airlines is teaming up with Expedia, finally allowing customers to make reservations with the online travel company.
Southwest Airlines is teaming up with Expedia, finally allowing customers to make reservations with the online travel company.
SWA pilot narrowly avoids collision with jet
A Southwest Airlines plane narrowly avoided colliding with another plane on Tuesday morning at Chicago?s Midway International Airport.
A Southwest Airlines plane narrowly avoided colliding with another plane on Tuesday morning at Chicago?s Midway International Airport.
Southwest Airlines to cut 15% of its workforce in its first-ever mass layoffs
The Dallas-based airline says its “workforce reductions" of 1,750 jobs will focus mainly on corporate overhead and leadership positions, including senior leadership and directors.
The Dallas-based airline says its “workforce reductions" of 1,750 jobs will focus mainly on corporate overhead and leadership positions, including senior leadership and directors.
U.S. Dept. of Transportation sues Southwest Airlines over chronic flight delays
The U.S. Department of Transportation is suing Dallas-based Southwest Airlines over chronic flight delays and disrupting passenger travel plans.
The U.S. Department of Transportation is suing Dallas-based Southwest Airlines over chronic flight delays and disrupting passenger travel plans.
Dallas Love Field rideshare pickup area moves to more convenient location
Dallas Love Field has a new pickup location for rideshare drivers. It’s a very welcome change for travelers.
Dallas Love Field has a new pickup location for rideshare drivers. It’s a very welcome change for travelers.
Lawmakers looking at 'airline junk fees' after busy Thanksgiving travel week
Millions were expected to pass through North Texas' airports to get to their destinations by Thanksgiving. This comes as members of Congress are being critical of what they call "junk fees" on customers.
Millions were expected to pass through North Texas' airports to get to their destinations by Thanksgiving. This comes as members of Congress are being critical of what they call "junk fees" on customers.
Southwest Airlines plane shot: Family on board describes experience
A Dallas family heading to Indianapolis to visit friends shared their experience after the plane they were on at Love Field was shot.
A Dallas family heading to Indianapolis to visit friends shared their experience after the plane they were on at Love Field was shot.
Southwest Airlines flight hit by gunfire at Dallas Love Field
A Southwest Airlines plane was hit with gunfire at Dallas Love Field on Friday night.
A Southwest Airlines plane was hit with gunfire at Dallas Love Field on Friday night.
Southwest is offering buyouts to airport workers and blaming Boeing for the job cuts, AP source says
Southwest Airlines is offering buyouts to workers after a slow delivery of planes from Boeing is causing overstaffing issues.
Southwest Airlines is offering buyouts to workers after a slow delivery of planes from Boeing is causing overstaffing issues.