Free checked baggage ends on US flights
According to a report by webangah News Agency,citing Reuters via Tasnim News Agency,Southwest Airlines will now charge passengers $35 for their first checked bag and $45 for the second.
The move, which excludes certain premium customers, follows a March proclamation by the airline stating it would phase out its ”bags fly free” policy for some travelers as part of efforts to boost revenue.
Southwest was the last major U.S. carrier allowing passengers to check two bags without additional fees.
The policy change comes as Southwest has lowered its financial forecast for this year due to impacts from the Trump administration’s trade wars.
The airline confirmed it will continue offering two free checked bags to A-List Plus loyalty members and passengers purchasing the highest fare classes.
