Times have changed, and one of the pillars of its business model -- "bags fly free" -- has finally fallen by the wayside.

Southwest Airlines has finally announced how much passengers will pay to check baggage. Here are the fees and who can still ...

Southwest Airlines has put a price tag on checking bags, a coveted free perk that is about to disappear as part of ...

Starting on Wednesday, the Dallas-based carrier will charge customers $35 for their first checked bag and $45 for their ...

Until now, it was the only major U.S. airline that allowed passengers to check two bags at no extra cost. On May 28, most ...

Southwest Airlines ends free checked bags, introducing fees starting May 28, with exemptions for certain members.

Southwest Airlines has ended its decades-old “bags fly free” policy, where passengers were allowed two complimentary checked ...

Southwest Airlines has revealed how much checked bags will cost customers, as the carrier's new fees go into effect this week ...

Southwest ends its iconic "bags fly free" policy, implementing a US$35 fee for the first checked bag and US$45 for the second ...

Earlier this year, the airline announced plans to end its trademark “bags fly free” policy to help shore up earnings.

Beginning with flights on May 28 and later, Southwest Airlines will charge $35 for the first checked bag and $45 for the second. However, these fees are just for the general flying public.

Flying with Southwest Airlines? You'll now need to pay for checked bags. Here's what to know about fees under the new policy.