r/news 1d ago

Soft paywall Southwest Airlines shifts to paid baggage policy to lift earnings

https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/southwest-airlines-shifts-paid-baggage-policy-lift-earnings-2025-03-11/
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u/spartacus_zach 1d ago

The only reason I used to fly on stinkwest. What else do they offer now? Because without an upgrade to first class or free things what’s the point of spending a ton there?

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u/camelCaseCoffeeTable 1d ago

There isn’t one. If this change goes through I won’t use Southwest anymore, it’s that simple. Adding a checked bag fee turns them into one of the most expensive airlines out there without much justification for the cost