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Southwest Airlines Details Fare Bundles and Baggage Fee Rollout

The airline will end its free checked bag policy on May 28, 2025, and introduce four fare tiers for flights starting in 2026.

A Southwest Airlines plane at a gate at the Indianapolis International Airport on Thursday, March 6, 2025.
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Southwest dijo que otro avión estaba programado para completar el vuelo a San Diego.
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Overview

  • Southwest Airlines will end its long-standing two free checked bags policy for most travelers on flights booked starting May 28, 2025.
  • Four new fare bundles—Choice Extra, Choice Preferred, Choice, and Basic—will be available for booking in Q3 2025 for flights beginning in 2026.
  • The top-tier Choice Extra fare includes two free checked bags, early boarding, extra legroom, complimentary internet, and premium drinks.
  • Lower-tier fares, including Choice Preferred, Choice, and Basic, will require passengers to pay for checked bags and offer varying levels of seating and boarding perks.
  • The changes, including the transition to assigned seating in 2026, are part of Southwest’s strategy to modernize services and improve profitability.