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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Michelle Chapman

Southwest Airlines flyers warned of final day before decades-old policy change

Travelers wait at the check-in counter for Southwest Airlines in Denver International Airport Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, in Denver - (Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

Today is the last day to book a Southwest Airlines flight without incurring baggage fees, as the airline ends its long-standing policy of free checked bags.

Announced in March, the new policy, effective for flights booked from Wednesday onwards, marks a shift from Southwest's traditional approach. Previously, the airline allowed passengers to check up to two bags for free, a policy heavily promoted in its advertising campaigns.

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