03/11/2025
Oh, Southwest Airlines!!😔
Beginning May 28, 2025, a 54 year run will end.
Rest in Peace to bags flying free!
If you are Rapid Reward A-List Preferred or a Business Select Fare passenger, you will still continue to receive the two checked bags free perk. A-List members will receive one checked bag and Rapid Rewards Credit Card holders will receive a credit for one checked bag. (Weight & size restrictions remain in place).
This is in addition to the announcement last year that they will no longer offer open seating.
They are also making adjustments to their loyalty program (Rapid Rewards). More points for business select fares and a decrease in points for lower tier tickets (wanna get away, wanna get away plus). They will also introduce a new basic fare.
They are rolling back the never expire flight credits. They will expire between six months to one year after the initial date of purchase and the expiration date is dependent upon the type of fare purchased.
I'm not sure this is a good idea but Elliott Investment company that has five seat on the SWA board seems to be lead otherwise.
We'll see how this flies, from what I've seen, the loyal luvvers aren't too happy.
Southwest Airlines is ending its free checked bags policy for many passengers. Some experts think customer loyalty could suffer.
