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Southwest Airlines flyers warned of final day before decades-old policy change

Southwest had built campaigns around its policy of letting passengers check up to two bags for free

The Independent UK

Kiplinger Readers' Choice Awards 2025: Airline Credit Card Rewards Programs

In our 2025 Readers' Choice Awards survey, readers evaluated financial providers. Find out which airline credit card rewards programs came out on top.

Kiplinger

Southwest makes another policy change for passengers - this time with how you charge your phone

Southwest Airlines will introduce a new policy on May 28 that will require flyers to use their portable chargers in plain sight

The Independent UK

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Southwest Airlines will require chargers be kept out while in use because of battery fire concerns

Passengers on Southwest Airlines flights will soon be required to keep their portable chargers in plain sight while using them because of concerns about the growing number of lithium battery fires

The Independent UK

Southwest Airlines hints at a significant international expansion and more foreign flights

Filing with Transportation Department points at broader goals.

Fortune

If You’re Having A Bad Day, Here Are 43 Wholesome Posts To Cheer You Up

Change your sad mood with these cute and wholesome posts!

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The best airline depends on where you sit, finds J.D. Power's 2025 airline satisfaction survey

With bookings down, customer service might be more important this year.

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Southwest Airlines Passenger Stripped Down and Pooped in Her Seat Midflight

A Southwest Airlines passenger stripped naked and defecated in her seat during a flight to Chicago.

Latin Times

Southwest Airlines Slashes Flight Schedule and Suspends Outlook, Citing Economic Uncertainty

Southwest Airlines cuts flights and suspends its financial outlook as economic uncertainty weakens travel demand.

International Business Times

Unusual Options Activity Signals Bullish Shift to Travel Stocks

With a sudden shift in sentiment for travel stocks, investors now have a window of opportunity to squeeze through two stocks.

MarketBeat

Passengers on Southwest flight evacuated after engine fire forces plane's return

All passengers on a Southwest Airlines flight are safe after their plane had to be evacuated when an engine fire forced it to return to a Houston airport

The Independent UK

Southwest Airlines irks customers by killing another popular policy

Southwest announced a slew of changes last month that go into effect on May 28

The Independent UK

Frontier Airlines makes major bag policy change in jab at Southwest

Frontier announced two deals for passengers booking travel this week in response to Southwest’s policy changes

The Independent UK

Frontier Airlines Offers Free Bags to Lure Frustrated Southwest Passengers

Frontier Airlines offers free checked bags to attract Southwest passengers upset over the airline's new baggage fees.

International Business Times

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Southwest Airlines Could Triple From Here—Here's How

In the airline industry, there is a company that stands out in its upside potential today, and there is a path for it to potentially triple from today's prices.

Kiplinger

4 Turnaround Stocks to Consider – and 2 More to Keep an Eye On

A turnaround stock is a struggling company with a strong makeover plan that can pay off for intrepid investors.

Sports Illustrated

Charles Barkley Casts Doubt on LeBron James’s Reason for Skipping Trip to Milwaukee

Charles Barkley isn’t buying LeBron James heading home to rest.

Sports Illustrated

Southwest Airlines Says New Bag Fees Aren’t As Bad As Luka Doncic Trade

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International Business Times

Southwest Ends 'Bags Fly Free' Policy After 50 Years — Here's Who Still Gets Free Checked Luggage

The new move, set to take effect on May 28, marks a major shift in the airline's business model as it struggles with lower earnings.

International Business Times UK

Southwest Airlines Ends Free Checked Bags for MOST Flyers—Here's Who Still Qualifies

Southwest Airlines ends its long-standing free checked bag policy for most passengers, a significant shift after ditching open seating.

Kiplinger

Southwest Ditches Free Checked Bag Policy – How Travelers Can Adapt to New Baggage Rules

Bags no longer fly free on Southwest as the airline moves to implement baggage fees in May. Here’s how travelers can save on fees at the airport.

Salon

Checking bags on Southwest will cost you

The airline is ditching its “bags fly free" policy despite having built decades of brand identity and loyalty

Latin Times

Southwest Airlines Flyers Brutally Mock Company Over Canceled Free Bag Policy: 'Southwest Becoming Spirit Overnight'

Southwest Airlines is being mocked and compared to Spirit Airlines after announcing the end of its free bag policy for most passengers.

The Independent UK

Southwest will start charging for checked bags amid slew of firsts for low-cost airline

The airline announced Tuesday it was ending the decades-old policy

Fortune

Southwest Airlines coined the phrase 'bags fly free.' Now it’s dropping the 50-year-old perk for everyone except high-status loyalty customers

Six months ago, Southwest said the free-baggage policy was the “moat” that set the airline apart from competitors.

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