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Southwest Airlines to end free checked bags policy for first time in its 54-year history

Name: Southwest Airlines to end free checked bags policy for first time in its 54-year history
Uploaded: 2025-03-11T22:17:00-0400
Duration: 2 min 15 s
Description: Starting May 28, only Southwest's most elite Rapid Rewards A-List Preferred members and passengers who book their top-tier Business Select fares will receive two free checked bags.

Starting May 28, only Southwest's most elite Rapid Rewards A-List Preferred members and passengers who book their top-tier Business Select fares will receive two free checked bags.