Rival airline execs weigh in on Southwest changing free bag policy: 'It’s the slaying of a sacred cow'
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby and Delta Air Lines President Glen Hauenstein on Tuesday weighed in on Southwest Airlines making a major change to its checked bag policy.
Southwest ditches ‘bags fly free’ policy in end of era for airline
Southwest Airlines Co. will begin charging passengers for some checked luggage, ending a free-bag policy that has been a hallmark of the carrier since its founding more than five decades ago.
Southwest Airlines to begin charging for checked bags, a move that could shake up the airline industry
Southwest Airlines’ calling card is their free checked bag policy; as of May 28, only specific ticket classes will receive the perk.
Southwest Airline Changes Baggage Policy: Here’s What You Need to Know
Southwest Airlines has changed its “bags fly free” policy and will now begin charging most customers a fee for checked bags, marking another major policy reversal for the budget airline.
Southwest Airlines shifts to paid baggage policy to lift earnings
Southwest Airlines said on Tuesday it would start charging some customers for checked bags, ending a unique free policy, as the company's lackluster earnings have fueled pressure to revamp its business model.
Southwest just killed its ‘bags fly free’ policy—and its brand too
Southwest Airlines is now charging for checked baggage. It’s brand suicide. Southwest Airlines’s signature tagline, “Bags Fly Free,” seems to be a thing of the past.
Competitors are circling Southwest after the airline announced it's going to start charging for checked bags
"Clearly, there are some customers who chose them because of that, and now those customers are up for grabs," said Delta's ...
Boston Southwest passengers unhappy airline is ending free checked bag perk
Southwest Airlines is getting rid of its most recognizable perk. The airline announced that it is doing away with free ...
Woman disrobes on Southwest flight, causing plane to return to gate
A Southwest Airlines flight from Houston to Phoenix was forced to return to the gate when a woman took off her clothes and ...
Southwest plane forced to go back to gate as passenger strips naked: reports
A Southwest passenger forced a plane bound for Phoenix from Houston this week to return to the gate after she took off all of her clothes and started harassing others.
Airline Outlook Cuts Roil Stocks; Southwest Soars on Moves to Boost Revenue
Several big airlines cut near-term financial forecasts, showing how economic anxiety is starting to hit travel demand. Delta ...
Southwest Airlines sued by two Louisiana women injured on turbulent flight
The lawsuit was filed by the law firm Rapoport Weisberg Sims and Vanoverloop on behalf of Deborah "Debi" Grymes, wife of Louisiana State Climatologist Jay Grymes, and Amy Berret.
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, ...