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Southwest Airlines reveals cost of checking bags

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May 30, 2025 4:35 PM
Published 4:34 PM

(CNN, KYMA/KECY) - Southwest Airlines' long-time slogan of the first two bags fly free will soon expire. The carrier will now charge passengers for checked luggage.

One piece will cost $35 with a charge of $45 for the second suitcase.

Southwest passengers didn't pay for two checked bags in 2024, but the Department of Transportation said that the airline still earned $83 million in baggage fees due to heavy packers who needed at least 3 pieces of luggage.

Certain travelers won't have to pay for checked luggage, including A-list tier flyers and business fare passengers.

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