No More Free Checked Bags On Southwest Airlines Flights

Just in time for the busy summer travel season, starting May 28th only Southwest’s most elite Rapid Rewards A-List Preferred members and passengers who book their top-tier Business Select fares will receive two free checked bags. Frequent flyer A-List Members, Southwest-branded credit card holders and other select customers will be allowed one checked bag. Everyone else will be charged for their first and second checked bags on flights booked on or after May 28, the carrier says. It’s a break with Southwest’s 54 year history — one that could undermine customer loyalty to the carrier, according to experts. The cost of a checked bag hasn’t been announced but airline sources say it will be competitive with other carriers.