Southwest upended its business model this year with checked-bag fees and assigned seating, and more changes are in the works.

Traveling is expensive enough without having to incur any surprise baggage fees at the airport, so we’ve put together an ...

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, ...

Gate-checking luggage is primarily due to limited overhead bin space or smaller aircraft. Passengers should be aware of aircraft type and boarding position to anticipate potential gate-checking. Treat ...

You’re a smart packer. You can squeeze all of your belongings into a personal item and carry-on bag. Both pieces comply with the airline’s luggage and fare restrictions. When you test them in the ...

The popular policy was suspended earlier this year. Southwest Airlines’ “Bags Fly Free” policy may not be dead yet, but it’s only going to be available under one condition. For decades, Southwest was ...

Southwest reported its second-quarter earnings and gave an update on how some of its commercial changes have fared with customers. Photo Credit: Credit: Phillip B. Espinasse/Shutterstock Southwest has ...

The airline is working really hard to adopt all of its rivals’ policies that passengers don’t like. The current Southwest Airlines is basically that in name only. In the interest of improving its ...

Southwest and American are the largest domestic carriers in the U.S., focusing less on highly profitable international flights. The strongest regions for ...

View post: Trader Joe’s Gets Grilled Over Crustless Sandwiches in Smucker's Lawsuit Just before the start of summer, Southwest Airlines instituted its new bag policy, which was previously announced in ...

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