Southwest Airlines shares jumped Tuesday after the airline said it will start offering basic economy tickets and charging for ...

The changes include bag charges, more restrictions and fewer points for basic economy, expiration dates on credits, and ...

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

For tickets purchased on or after May 28, Southwest customers in all but the top tier-fare class will have to pay to check ...

Southwest Airlines will now charge to check bags for the first time. The airline will also launch basic economy tickets.

Southwest Airlines, once known for resisting industry norms, is now embracing revenue-focused strategies, including bag fees and basic economy.

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

Kevin Carter / Getty Images Southwest Airlines shares jumped Tuesday after the airline said it will start offering basic economy tickets and charging for checked bags later this year. The changes ...

What’s changed is that we’ve come to realize that we need more revenue to cover our costs,” Southwest's COO said to justify ...

Southwest Airlines' latest social post to try and deflect from backlash over ending its free checked bag policy has created ...

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