Bags fly free no more: Southwest Airlines to end free checked luggage policy

Southwest Airlines will no longer allow bags to fly free. The airline announced Tuesday it will begin charging some customers who check luggage in May. The airline will continue to offer two free checked bags to Rapid Rewards A-List Preferred Members, as well as passengers flying on Business Select fares. One free checked bag will be allowed for A-List Members, while one checked bag will be credited for Rapid Rewards Credit Card members. All other customers who do not qualify for the free bag options will be charged beginning May 28. The airline did not specify how much it will...