Buckle up, travelers—Southwest Airlines just pulled the rug out from under its loyal flyers. The airline famous for letting your bags fly free is slamming the brakes on that perk, and starting May 28, 2025, most passengers will be digging into their wallets to check luggage. Say goodbye to the good old days—this is a game-changer you won’t believe!
The details? Only the elite A-List Preferred members and fancy Business Select ticket holders get to keep their two free checked bags. A-List regulars and Southwest credit card users snag one freebie, but everyone else? You’re paying up—think $35 a pop, if not more, aligning with the big dogs like Delta and United. Southwest says it’s all about boosting profits after pressure from Wall Street sharks, but fans are fuming. Will this cash grab cost them their loyal crowd? Experts are split: some see dollar signs, others predict a passenger exodus.
Carry-ons are still free, and Southwest’s tossing in bigger bins and snazzy bag-tag tech to dodge chaos at the gate. But let’s be real—your next trip just got pricier. Love Southwest or hate this move, one thing’s clear: the airline’s playing a risky hand. Stay tuned—this baggage battle’s just taking off!
