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This week, Southwest Airlines announced it will start charging for checked bags
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Southwest Airlines will begin charging for checked bags on flights booked on or after May 28, 2025 .
The airline claims the latest change will “Drive Revenue Growth and Reward its Most Loyal Customers .” Unless you fly 40 or more times a year or agree to pay higher fares, you won’t get the benefit of any free baggage exceptions.
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