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Southwest Begins Charging for Checked Bags on May 28—Here's What to Know

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Southwest Airlines' New Bag Fee Costs And How To Avoid Them Completely

Southwest Airlines has long been recognized by travelers for its generous baggage policy. While other airlines have historically charged for this, Southwest allowed passengers to check two bags for ...
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Southwest sets baggage fee effective May 28

Starting on May 28, most passengers on Southwest flights have to pay an additional baggage fee, a change from the company’s longstanding Bags Fly Free policy. Starting with flights booked on May 28, ...
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Baggage Fees Are Everywhere. Here’s How to Use a Credit Card to Get Around Them.

We asked travel and credit card experts how to maximize value and save money when it comes to pesky luggage add-ons. Here’s what you need to know. By Nia Decaille Southwest Airlines was the last big ...
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Watching your Wallet: How to keep baggage fees down when you have to check a bag

HARTFORD, Conn. (WFSB) - Airline fees can quickly add up, especially if you need to check bags. Sometimes packing light isn’t an option, and how much you end up paying to check a bag can depend on ...
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Airlines raked in over $7B in revenue thanks to check-in bag fees

U.S. airlines collected a staggering $7.27 billion in checked baggage fees last year, marking a new industry record, according to recent federal data. The total represents an increase from $7.07 ...