Southwest had been a holdout among large U.S. airlines that charge for checked bags, allowing customers to check two bags at no cost. The airline, which also recently changed the number of Rapid ...

WHY. THAT WAS ONE OF THE BENEFITS OF FLYING SOUTHWEST WAS THAT YOU DIDN’T HAVE TO PAY FOR CHECKED BAGS. SO IT IS REALLY DISAPPOINTING TO HEAR THAT A LONG STANDING POLICY SET TO LEAVE SOUTHWEST.

WHEN YOU GO TO CHECK IN AT A SOUTHWEST KIOSK, ANY TICKET EXCEPT FOR BUSINESS, SELECT AND RAPID REWARDS A-LIST PREFERRED WILL HAVE TO PAY TO CHECK A BAG. THE AIRLINE’S CEO SAYS IT’S ABOUT SECURING THE ...