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Southwest Airlines Ends Free Checked Bags for MOST Flyers—Here's Who Still Qualifies

Southwest Airlines ends its long-standing free checked bag policy for most passengers, a significant shift after ditching open seating.

International Business Times UK · Mar 12, 2025

Checking bags on Southwest will cost you

The airline is ditching its “bags fly free" policy despite having built decades of brand identity and loyalty

Salon · Mar 11, 2025

Southwest Airlines Flyers Brutally Mock Company Over Canceled Free Bag Policy: 'Southwest Becoming Spirit Overnight'

Southwest Airlines is being mocked and compared to Spirit Airlines after announcing the end of its free bag policy for most passengers.

Latin Times · Mar 11, 2025

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Southwest will start charging for checked bags amid slew of firsts for low-cost airline

The airline announced Tuesday it was ending the decades-old policy

The Independent UK · Mar 11, 2025

Southwest Airlines coined the phrase 'bags fly free.' Now it’s dropping the 50-year-old perk for everyone except high-status loyalty customers

Six months ago, Southwest said the free-baggage policy was the “moat” that set the airline apart from competitors.

Fortune · Mar 11, 2025

Southwest Airlines breaks with another tradition and checked bags will cost you now

Southwest Airlines says it’s going to begin charging certain customers a fee to check bags, as the budget airline continues to look for ways to increase its revenue

The Independent UK · Mar 11, 2025

Southwest plane passenger slammed for saving three rows for entire family

A fellow passenger on the flight recalled interacting with the seat saver in a post on Reddit

The Independent UK · Mar 10, 2025

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Two Southwest passengers get ‘VIP’ experience after discovering they’re the only travelers on their plane

The two friends were traveling from Utah to Arizona

The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2025

Trump Congratulates Southwest for Narrowly Avoiding Collision With Private Jet, Says Pilot 'Must Have Been Sleeping!'

Trump praises Southwest pilots for avoiding a near-collision in Chicago, blames other jet's pilot for "sleeping" amid rising concerns over FAA staffing shortages due to DOGE-led layoffs.

Latin Times · Feb 26, 2025

Southwest Airlines Flight Forced To Go Around Midway Airport

Southwest Airlines flight executes go-around at Chicago's Midway Airport to avoid collision. Investigation ongoing.

US: Runway collision averted at Chicago Airport; watch video

Southwest Flight 2504 landed safely at the airport after the flight crew had to perform a go-around to prevent a potential incident. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Feb 26, 2025

Close Call At Chicago Midway Airport: Southwest Plane Avoids Collision

Close call between Southwest Airlines plane and private jet at Chicago Midway Airport raises safety concerns in aviation operations.

Video: Near miss for Southwest Airlines flight landing in Chicago

The moment a Southwest Airlines plane was involved in a near-miss with a private jet at Chicago Midway Airport as it attempted to land on Tuesday, 25 February, was caught on video.

The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2025

Southwest Airlines flight abruptly rises to avoid another plane crossing Chicago runway

Pilots on a Southwest Airlines flight attempting to land at Chicago’s Midway Airport were forced to make the plane climb suddenly to avoid another aircraft crossing the runway

The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2025

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International Business Times · Feb 25, 2025

WATCH: Southwest Plane Aborts Landing to Avoid Colliding With Jet in Chicago as FAA Hit by Layoffs

A Southwest Airlines flight at Chicago's Midway Airport swooped up during landing to avoid a close runway collision, as FAA safety concerns mount amid recent layoffs.

The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2025

Southwest Airlines plane narrowly avoids colliding with private jet in terrifying moment on airport runway

Flight 2504 managed to land safely after conducting a ‘go-around’ to avoid the Flexjet plane

International Business Times UK · Feb 18, 2025

Southwest Airlines Layoff Staff For The First Time In Company's History: Over 1500 Jobs To Be Cut By April

Southwest Airlines, facing challenges and pressure from investors, will cut 1,750 corporate jobs—its first-ever layoffs—to save millions.

International Business Times · Feb 18, 2025

Southwest Airlines To Cut 1,750 Jobs In First-Ever Mass Layoffs

Southwest anticipates these job cuts will save $210 million in 2025 and $300 million in 2026. However, the company will also incur a one-time expense of $60 million to $80 million for severance and other related costs.

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Fortune · Feb 4, 2025

Want 2-for-1 flights on Southwest? Check out the airline’s latest limited-time offer

If you open a new personal Southwest Rapid Rewards credit card before the end of March, you can earn a free one-year Companion Pass and 30,000 Rapid Rewards points.

Latin Times · Jan 16, 2025

Police Pull Allegedly Drunk Southwest Airlines Pilot from Cockpit Moments Before Takeoff

A Southwest Airlines pilot was arrested for alleged intoxication and removed from the cockpit moments before a scheduled flight.

The Independent UK · Jan 16, 2025

Southwest pilot pulled from cockpit by cops in front of stunned passengers after ‘showing up to work drunk’

The flight was delayed by more than four hours, records show

International Business Times · Jan 16, 2025

US Sues Southwest Airlines Over 'Chronically Delayed' Flights

The Transportation Department is suing Southwest Airlines, alleging the airline had chronically delayed flights due to unrealistic scheduling.

Transportation Department Cracks Down On Flight Delays

U.S. Transportation Department takes action against flight delays, suing Southwest Airlines, fining Frontier Airlines, and increasing scrutiny on safety.

Southwest Airlines Pauses Hiring And Events To Lower Costs

Southwest Airlines pauses hirings and events to cut costs amid board changes and pandemic challenges.

International Business Times · Jan 14, 2025

Southwest Airlines Pausing Hiring, Internship Program In Cost Cutting Move

The airline has suffered since the pandemic and is looking to save money where it can.

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