Dallas-based Southwest announced plans to abandon its free checked bag policy Tuesday. After axing open seating and other ...

Southwest Airlines is ending its free checked baggage policy, with fees for the first and second bags starting on May 28.

For Southwest Airlines passengers, a more than 50-year perk is ending as flyers will now be charged for checked bags.

Southwest will begin charging for checked bags beginning May 28. However, members of its A-List loyalty program or those ...