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Southwest Airlines increases checked bag fees after less than a year
4+ day, 17+ hour ago (557+ words) Less than a year after Southwest Airlines' Bags Fly Free policy ended, the cost to check a bag on a Southwest flight is going up. The Dallas-based carrier is raising its baggage fees to $45 for the first checked bag and…...
Southwest is next: Checked bag fees to increase by $10
5+ day, 21+ hour ago (282+ words) It's been less than a year since Southwest Airlines ended its longtime "bags fly free" policy and started charging most customers to check a bag. Now, the airline is raising its prices. Southwest just revealed the cost to check a…...
Southwest increases checked bag fees. Here's what you'll pay
4+ day, 11+ hour ago (557+ words) Less than a year after Southwest Airlines' Bags Fly Free policy ended, the cost to check a bag on a Southwest flight is going up. The Dallas-based carrier is raising its baggage fees to $45 for the first checked bag and…...
Harry Reid Spring Break Chaos Triggers Nationwide Airline Volatility
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (531+ words) Spring break demand, federal shutdown staffing gaps, and severe weather created a perfect storm at Harry Reid International Airport in March 2026, cascading flight delays across U. S. airline networks and rattling investor confidence nationwide. March marks Southern Nevada's busiest travel month annually....
He Thought He Survived A Terrible Layover, Then He Realized His Air Pods Got Stolen
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (550+ words) Travel, while a luxury, is often more stressful for people than not. What would you do if a prized possession of yours was stolen en route? And the airlines refused to do anything about it? One guy recently shared his…...
U. S. Transportation Secretary Supports Airline Sector Consolidation
5+ day, 15+ hour ago (648+ words) Intellectia AI U. S. Transportation Secretary Supports Airline Sector Consolidation - Industry Consolidation Signal: U. S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy indicated in a CNBC interview that there is room for mergers in the airline sector, suggesting potential shifts in the competitive landscape of the industry....
Airline to begin punishing travelers with bad seats for lacking status
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (180+ words) Food | SF bakery finds unusual solution to neighbors complaining about its long lines T'pico | Hundreds of millionaires are trying to escape the US National Parks | I tried living the park ranger fantasy and spent most of it picking up garbage…...
Why Do Airlines Load Their Planes in a Mostly Random Fashion?
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (468+ words) Willamette Week Why Do Airlines Load Their Planes in a Mostly Random Fashion? One way to make money is to get your planes back in the air quickly, but another way is just to torture your passengers until they give…...
Rumor: Southwest To Ban Carry-On Bags On Its Cheapest Tickets
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (741+ words) by Gary Leff on April 11, 2026 Southwest Airlines may take a new step towards destruction of what's left of their brand as a passenger-friendly business, according to Enilria, banning customers on their cheapest tickets from using their overhead bins. According to…...
Southwest Airlines: Earn 2x Rapid Rewards points on flights booked this weekend
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (206+ words) Southwest has launched a new promotion that is offering double Rapid Rewards points on all flights booked by April 12th, 2026, and completed by July 1st, 2026. Registration for this offer is required prior to booking. The promotion is officially targeted, but I haven't…...