About Southwest Airlines
Everything you need to know about Southwest Airlines and their services
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Southwest Airlines is a major American airline headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Founded in 1967, it's known for its low-cost fare structure and customer-friendly policies. Southwest operates more than 4,000 flights daily during peak travel seasons across the United States and international destinations.
Baggage Policy
Historically, Southwest has been known for their generous "Bags Fly Free" policy, allowing passengers to check two bags at no additional cost. Starting May 28, 2025, this policy is changing with new fees being introduced for some checked baggage.
Rapid Rewards
Southwest's loyalty program, Rapid Rewards, allows members to earn points on flights and partner services. These points can be redeemed for flights with no blackout dates. Members also enjoy benefits like priority boarding and bonus points on qualifying flights.
Southwest Credit Cards
Southwest offers co-branded credit cards with benefits like signup bonuses, anniversary points, and the ability to earn tier-qualifying points towards A-List status. Cardholders also receive perks related to baggage fees under the new policy.
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The New Baggage Policy
Starting May 28, 2025, Southwest Airlines is changing their long-standing "Bags Fly Free" policy. While specific details haven't been officially announced yet, our calculator provides estimates based on available information.
The new policy is expected to introduce fees for some checked bags, with different rates based on passenger status (A-List, credit card holders, etc.) and the number of bags checked.
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