Southwest Airlines will start charging passengers to check bags for the first time. It’s a stunning reversal that shows the ...

Southwest will start charging customers to check bags, launch basic economy tickets in a bid to drive up revenue.

Southwest Airlines ends its 50-year free checked bag policy starting May 28, joining competitors in charging fees while ...

Southwest Airlines shares jumped Tuesday after the airline said it will start offering basic economy tickets and charging for ...

Southwest will continue to offer two free checked bags to Rapid Rewards A-List Preferred Members and customers traveling on ...

Southwest will begin charging for checked bags beginning May 28. However, members of its A-List loyalty program or those ...

Southwest Airlines will now charge to check bags for the first time. The airline will also launch basic economy tickets.

For tickets purchased on or after May 28, Southwest customers in all but the top tier-fare class will have to pay to check bags, though there will be exceptions. Elite frequent flyers who hold "A ...