"Southwest Airlines is raising checked baggage fees by $10, with customers checking one bag now paying $45 and a second bag costing $55. Certain loyalty-tier members and active-duty military will still receive a free first checked bag."
"The airline ended its decades-old policy of allowing passengers to check two bags for free in May 2025, marking a significant shift after years of marketing this perk as a key differentiator."
"The increase in fees is part of a broader trend among U.S. carriers, as Delta Air Lines, JetBlue, and United Airlines have also raised their baggage fees in response to rising jet fuel costs linked to geopolitical tensions."
Southwest Airlines is raising checked baggage fees by $10, with the first bag costing $45 and the second $55. Certain loyalty members and active-duty military will still receive a free first checked bag. This change follows the airline's decision to end its longstanding policy of allowing two free checked bags. The increase is attributed to rising jet fuel prices linked to the Iran war and global oil supply disruptions. Other U.S. airlines have also raised fees in response to these economic pressures.
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