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Southwest baggage policy: Rules for carry-on bags and checked luggage

Note: Southwest Airlines announced the end of its Bags Fly Free policy on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. Here's an explanation of the new Southwest Airlines baggage policy, including when it starts and who will have to pay to check a bag.

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Southwest flyers fire back over airline ending free checked bag policy: 'Nail in the coffin'

Southwest has customers sounding off after the airline announced an end to its checked bag policy, leading some flyers to say they'll "boycott" the airline.

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How to Still Get Free Checked Bags on Southwest After Policy Ends

Southwest offers two tiers of elite status: A-List and A-List Preferred. Under the new policy, Southwest Airlines will continue to offer two free checked bags to Rapid Rewards A-List Preferred members, and Rapid Rewards A-List members will now receive one free checked bag.

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Southwest is getting rid of its most recognizable perk

Months after ditching its open seating policy, Southwest Airlines is ending its most recognizable perks: Free checked baggage ...

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Southwest Airlines To Scrap Major Perk

Southwest Airlines is set to start charging for checked bags for most passengers for the first time in its history.

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Southwest Airlines Just Announced an End to Its Most Beloved Perk. It’s Truly the End of an Era

After five decades, the airline is eliminating free checked bags for most passengers. For more than five decades, Southwest ...

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Southwest Airlines ditching its most popular perk: Here’s when the change happens

Southwest Airlines is doing away with one of its most popular perks. Starting May 28, the airline will begin charging for the first and second checked bag. Rewards members and Rapid Rewards credit ...

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