It was in 2006 when UK low-cost carrier FlyBe became what is believed to be the world's first airline to start charging ...

Southwest Airlines officially implemented its fees for checked baggage, ending the airline's longstanding "bags fly free" ...

Airlines are increasingly relying on checked bag fees, generating record revenues of $7.27 billion in 2024. This shift, ...

U.S. airlines earned a record $7.27 billion from baggage fees in 2024, with American ($1.5B), United ($1.33B), and Delta ...

Baggage fees remain a key and very lucrative ancillary revenue stream, with the top three airlines each generating at least ...

Southwest Airlines instituted its new bag policy that was previously announced in March. "For reservations booked and ...

Proposed legislation would cap interchange fees on airline rewards credit cards, potentially undermining the big business of ...

It was once a standout perk that set Southwest Airlines apart from the rest: bags fly free. But now, even Southwest is ...

Southwest Airlines has implemented new baggage fees, ending its long-standing policy of free checked bags for many passengers ...

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