Southwest Airlines as we know it is over. Here's what's changing, from bag fees to basic economy

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  Southwest Airlines will charge to check bags for the first time, launch basic economy tickets

  It’s happening: Southwest Airlines will start charging passengers to check bags for the first time.
  
  NBC News - 17h

• Southwest Airlines will charge to check bags for the first time, launch basic economy tickets

  Southwest is getting rid of its policy for free checked bags, ending a more than 50-year perk.
  
  CNBC - 9h
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  Southwest Airlines Will Begin Charging for Checked Bags, Ending a Beloved Policy

  Customers with the highest loyalty status will be spared from the fee, but others will have to pay for checked bags for flights booked from May 28.
  
  The New York Times - 11h

• Why Southwest Airlines is changing its checked bag policy

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  CBS News - 11h

• Southwest Airlines to start charging for checked bags for the first time

  In a major policy shift, Southwest Airlines will begin charging for some checked bags starting May 28. This marks the first time in the airline's 54-year history that passengers will face baggage ...
  
  CBS News - 16h

• Southwest Airlines to start charging for checked bags

  On May 28, Southwest Airlines will start charging most of its customers for checked bags for the first time in its history. Flyers who are part of the company's A-List Preferred program and those ...
  
  CBS News - 13h

• Southwest Airlines ending free checked bags policy for many passengers

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  CBS News - 16h
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  Bags fly free no more: Southwest Airlines to end free checked luggage policy

  Southwest Airlines will no longer allow bags to fly free. The airline announced Tuesday it will begin charging some customers who check baggage in May.
  
  The Hill - 16h

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  MarketWatch - 14h

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