Opinion
Southwest’s new checked bag fee is the predictable result of Wall Street greed
Southwest Airlines announced it will now charge for all checked baggage, ending its policy of two checked bags being free.
Southwest Airlines ends free checked bags for most travelers—here’s what it means for you
Southwest Airlines announces checked baggage fees: When it starts and what it could cost
Southwest Airlines announced checked baggage fees. Here's what to know about when it will start and how much you could have to pay.
What to know about new Southwest checked bag fees
Southwest Airlines will introduce checked bag fees for passengers without elite status. ABC News’ Sam Sweeney reports.
Ding! to travel budgets. Southwest cutting 'two checked bags fly free' policy. How to avoid fee
Southwest Airlines is doing away with its longstanding policy of two checked bags for free for all passengers. The Dallas, Texas-based carrier on Tuesday announced it will begin charging some customers for checked bags.
Amtrak boasts free baggage for passengers after Southwest Airlines announces end to popular perk
Amtrak is reminding travelers that train passengers can bring one personal item and two carry-on items for free after Southwest Airlines announced a change to its free baggage policy.
Southwest Airlines getting rid of bags fly free policy
Who doesn't like to save money when flying? For many, that savings came in not paying for baggage on Southwest Airlines. That is changing.
After 53 Years, Southwest Airlines Just Made a Heartbreaking Announcement. It’s the Start of the End of an Era
Herb Kelleher was the co-founder and then the CEO of Southwest Airlines for 20 years, ending in 2001 — although he stayed on as chairman until 2007. While that was a while ago now, it’s when Southwest ...
Daily Mail10d
Southwest employees devastated as airline that treated staff 'like family' breaks 'sacrosanct' rule
That was largely because co-founder Herb Kelleher, who stepped down as chairman in 2008 and died in 2019, instilled a ...
Dallas Observer3d
An Open Letter to the Traitors Who Ruined Southwest Airlines
Herb Kelleher, the airline’s founder, was no moron. He knew how to build a profitable product. However, the beauty of Southwest was the company’s conscious decision to walk away from policies ...
MoneyWeek6y
Herb Kelleher: the Yoda who democratised the skies
But there's a case to be made that Herb Kelleher, who died this month aged 87, was "the best CEO in America", says Fortune. The founder of Southwest Airlines is credited with reinventing an ...
Texas Monthly21d
Where Did Our LUV Go?
These changes take effect May 28. Wisecracking, chain-smoking, Wild Turkey–swilling Herb Kelleher once delivered a surprisingly sober speech about how Southwest Airlines should draw inspiration ...