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Southwest Airlines Ends 'Bags Fly Free' After 54 Years

3/14/2025

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Southwest Airlines is set to retire its beloved "bags fly free" policy after 54 years, effective May 28, as part of a financial overhaul. This controversial move has ignited outrage among loyal customers, with many feeling betrayed by the airline's shift away from its core values, especially following a viral post about the Dallas Mavericks' Luka Doncic trade.

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Southwest Airlines is set to retire its beloved "bags fly free" policy after 54 years, effective May 28, as part of a financial overhaul. This controversial move has ignited outrage among loyal customers, with many feeling betrayed by the airline's shift away from its core values, especially following a viral post about the Dallas Mavericks' Luka Doncic trade.