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Southwest Airlines to end free checked luggage policy

Last Updated : 03/11/2025

Southwest released a lot of news on March 11th.

Among the most significant updates is the major news that checked baggage, which was previously free, will now incur a fee.

Customers who do not qualify for these free bag options will be charged for their first and second checked bags (weight and size limitations apply). Changes will apply to flights booked on or after May 28, 2025.

Who is qualify for free checked baggage?

Southwest® will continue to offer two free checked bags to Rapid Rewards® A-List Preferred Members and Customers traveling on Business Select® fares, and one free checked bag to A-List Members and other select Customers.

Southwest will credit one checked bag for Rapid Rewards Credit Cardmembers.

To view the news article from March 11th

Please click Southwest Newsroom here.

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