Southwest has ditched its policy of never charging for bags. However, you can still avoid those charges with a few intentional strategies.

A growing number of travelers appear to be relying on this loophole to avoid baggage fees, but the tactic comes with risks.

There are still several ways for North Texas travelers to earn free bags when traveling on Southwest and American. Here is ...

Getting through airport security has gotten a lot better, but bringing your bags is now more expensive. Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines announced on Tuesday, April 7, that they were raising ...

Less than a year after Southwest Airlines' Bags Fly Free policy ended, the cost to check a bag on a Southwest flight is going up. The Dallas-based carrier is raising its baggage fees to $45 for the ...

Southwest Airlines has increased its first and second checked bag fees by $10 for new bookings from April 9, 2026, as part of a wider strategic shift that includes assigned seating and fare bundle ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Southwest Airlines is increasing its checked‑bag fees for the first time in years, raising the cost of a first checked bag from ...

Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines are raising checked bag fees by $10, the third and fourth major U.S. carriers to increase prices as the industry grapples with a jump in jet fuel expenses this ...

DALLAS — Southwest Airlines is joining the growing list of U.S. airlines raising checked bag fees as jet fuel costs soar. First and second checked bags will now cost $10 more as part of Southwest's ...

Southwest Airlines is increasing its checked bag fees by $10 for mainland U.S. flights. The new fees are $45 for the first checked bag and $55 for the second. Passengers can avoid the fees by booking ...