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Why Southwest Airlines is changing its checked bag policy

Southwest Airlines is changing its "bags fly free" policy in hopes of attracting customers to sign up for the Southwest-branded credit card. CBS News' Janet Shamlian reports.

CBS News - 15h

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 - 16h

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 - 21h

Landslide in southwest Colombia kills 1 and leaves 3 missing

Officials in Colombia say at least one person has died and three other people are missing after heavy rains unleashed a landslide in the country's southwest region

ABC News - 3d

Southwest Airlines ending free checked bags policy for many passengers

Southwest Airlines is ending its free checked bags policy for many passengers. Some experts think customer loyalty could suffer.

CBS News - 19h

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

Southwest will start charging customers to check bags, launch basic economy tickets in a bid to drive up revenue.

CNBC - 15h

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 - 12h

Airbus investigating corrosion issues on some of its passenger jets

Corrosion issues have been found on what Airbus calls a "limited population" of its A220 passenger jets, including some operated by U.S. airlines.

CBS News - 14h

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 - 19h

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 - 20h

Oracle misses on earnings and issues weak revenue guidance

Oracle missed analysts' expectations for the third quarter.

CNBC - 1d

More Universities Are Choosing to Stay Neutral on the Biggest Issues

Instead of speaking out on the hot-button debates of the day, more schools are making it a policy to stay silent as political pressure mounts against higher education.

The New York Times - 16h

Stats that say striker not Arsenal's big issue - plus Man Utd's mediocrity

We look at the numbers behind Manchester United and Arsenal's seasons to explain their current positions.

BBC News - 3d

Long Covid still an issue 5 years after global pandemic began

Five years ago, the World Health Organization declared Covid a global pandemic, but many people are still living with the symptoms of long Covid. Nearly 7% of adults who contracted the virus in the ...

NBC News - 17h

Dick’s Sporting Goods faces tariff ‘unknowns’ and issues conservative outlook

“The convergence of sport and culture in our country has never been stronger, and with a series of major sporting events set to take place in the U.S.,” the company said.

MarketWatch - 16h

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 - 14h

US airlines’ warnings of lower demand cast shadow over economic outlook

American, Delta and Southwest trim financial guidance on corporate and consumer softness

Financial Times - 10h

SEC Tournament: Texas' anemic display in loss to South Carolina highlights offensive issues

Texas managed just 45 points and had more turnovers than made baskets

CBS Sports - 2d

Florian Wirtz injury: Knee issue forces Bayer Leverkusen superstar out for Champions League vs. Bayern Munich

Leverkusen are already down 3-0 after the first leg and will now be without their attacking superstar for several weeks

CBS Sports - 1d

Monster Hunter Wilds Patch Notes For March 10 Resolve Some Notable Issues

Capcom has released a new update for Monster Hunter Wilds , which mainly fixes for some frustrating bugs that made customizing equipment or collecting monster parts more frustrating. You can find ...

GameSpot - 1d

Deterrence is a key issue as army chiefs from 30-plus countries talk about a Ukraine force

Ukraine has key questions it wants answered as army chiefs from over 30 countries meet in Paris for talks on creating an international force to deter future Russian aggression once a ceasefire is ...

ABC News - 19h

Southwest Airlines Just Announced an End to Its Most Beloved Perk. It’s Truly the End of an Era

After five decades, the airline is eliminating free checked bags for most passengers.

Inc. - 20h

Delta, Southwest, American Airlines Cut Forecasts, an Early Alarm About Consumer Spending

The revised revenue projections suggest that flagging economic confidence has started to hurt travel, which can be an indicator for other industries.

The New York Times - 12h

Here’s how ‘DOGE’ cuts, safety fears and a slowing economy are combining to hurt airlines

American Airlines now sees a much bigger Q1 loss, and Southwest said less government travel hurt revenue.

MarketWatch - 17h

Neil Young, The 1975 and Olivia Rodrigo among the headliners as Glastonbury reveals 2025 lineup

The Glastonbury Festival in southwest England is clearly aiming to go out with a bang this summer before it takes a year off to allow the farmland to recover

ABC News - 5d

Pakistani security forces battle to free about 300 hostages aboard a hijacked train

Pakistani security forces exchanged gunfire with hundreds of separatist militants as they sought to free about 300 hostages aboard a train in the country’s rugged southwest, officials said

ABC News - 15m

West Virginia coach Rich Rodriguez bans players from dancing on TikTok: 'We try to have a hard edge'

Rodriguez doesn't have issue with players using the app -- just dancing

CBS Sports - 10h

Why should I tip servers who earn $20 an hour?

“It seems the whole point of tipping was to make up for low wages, and that is no longer an issue.”

MarketWatch - 10h

Colombia's defense minister vows to recover 29 kidnapped law enforcement officers

Colombian Defense Minister Pedro Sánchez has condemned the recent kidnapping of 29 law enforcement officers in the country’s southwest region and says the government is working to free them

ABC News - 3d

NIH terminating active research grants related to LGBTQ+, DEI studies

The National Institutes of Health is terminating several active research grants related to studies involving LGBTQ+ issues, gender identity and DEI.

ABC News - 4d

Long Island brush fires prompt state of emergency

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul issued a state of emergency on Saturday as crews battled several brush fires on Long Island.

CBS News - 2d

Pope thanks volunteers for "miracle of tenderness" they offer the sick

Pope Francis issued a message thanking volunteers for the "miracle of tenderness" they offer the sick as he continues to recover from double pneumonia.

CBS News - 2d

How Would Peacekeeping Work in Ukraine? These Experts Gamed It Out.

The publication of the detailed analysis was a sign that a cease-fire has gone from a theoretical exercise to an urgent and practical issue.

The New York Times - 2d

Some Democrats Regret Their Scattered Responses to Trump’s Speech to Congress

Progressive and moderate Democrats criticized a protest by Representative Al Green as a distraction, and the party leadership tried to refocus attention on economic issues.

The New York Times - 2d

For #MeToo Movement, Mayor’s Race in New York City Poses a Test

Three mayoral candidates have been accused of sexual misconduct. They deny wrongdoing. Will it be a deciding issue for Democratic voters?

The New York Times - 1d

Yankees ace Gerrit Cole meets with surgeon after admitting he was 'concerned' about MRI on pitching elbow

The former AL Cy Young Award winner dealt with a nerve issue in the same elbow last season

CBS Sports - 1d

Musk says X hit by 'cyber-attack' as thousands report outages

Platform outage monitor Downdetector said it had seen more than 350,000 reports of issues from US users on Monday.

BBC News - 1d

How to Watch NASA’s SPHEREx and PUNCH Missions Launch on a SpaceX Rocket

The postponement, driven primarily by thick clouds, was the second scrub of the flight since an issue with the rocket on Saturday night.

The New York Times - 1d

Dick's Sporting Goods is latest retailer to forecast rocky 2025 as recession fears swirl

Dick's Sporting Goods issued weak guidance for 2025 as consumers contend with tariffs, persistent inflation and fears around a potential recession.

CNBC - 18h

Kohl's shares plunge 20% as retailer gives rough outlook for the year ahead

Kohl's posted a beat on revenue for the fourth quarter on Tuesday, but issued disappointing guidance for the year ahead.

CNBC - 12h

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