In this week's air travel news, the "old" Southwest Airlines is slated to come to an end next week as the carrier kicks off a new policy that will make flying more expensive for many of its customers; ...

Southwest is banning the use of portable charging devices stored in a bag or overhead bin following incidents including a ...

Months after ditching its open seating policy, Southwest Airlines is ending its most recognizable perks: Free checked baggage. The airline will begin charging for the first and second checked bag ...

Southwest Airlines could lose a portion of leisure travelers to rivals with its latest decision to start charging for checked bags, according to an industry expert. It was a policy – along with ...

Southwest Airlines will begin charging for checked bags for most fares starting May 28, 2025. The change affects passengers flying on Basic, Wanna Get Away Plus and Anytime fares. Business Select ...

Southwest Airlines is adding a new Basic fare and will begin charging for baggage on May 28. The airline has also recently made changes including assigned seating, offering fares on Expedia ...

DALLAS — Southwest Airlines is going through an unprecedented period of transformation in the Dallas-based company's history. Over the last year, activist investor Elliott Management has taken ...

Southwest Airlines passengers Shaw (left) and Simeon Morris of Dallas pull their luggage to the car after arriving home at Love Field in Dallas, March 11, 2025. The airline announced today that ...

Some passengers will still qualify for free checked bags. A shift is on the horizon at Southwest Airlines. The carrier known for its customer-friendly policies and affordable airfare announced ...

Southwest Airlines is restricting the use of power banks ... Last month, a Lufthansa Airbus A380 with 461 passengers had to divert to Boston when a passenger's tablet became stuck in a seat.