
11/03/2025
Big changes coming to Southwest Airlines!!
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Updates to Checked Baggage Policy:
SW will offer two free checked bags to Rapid Rewards® A-List Preferred Members and Customers traveling on Business Select fares. They will also offer one free checked bag to A-List Members and other select Customers. In addition, Southwest will credit one checked bag for Rapid Rewards Credit Cardmembers. All remaining Customers will pay to check their first and second bags, and they will continue to charge for the third and fourth checked bags. Changes will apply to flights booked on or after May 28.
Updates to Their Fare Bundles:
They’re updating the benefits of their fares bundles in phases. Whether you’re looking for a lower price with fewer perks, or more benefits for added flexibility, you’ll have the choice to pick what works best for your trip.
Phase 1: Beginning this month, they increased their Rapid Rewards earn ratio on their Business Select fares and lowered the earn ratio on their Wanna Get Away® and Wanna Get Away Plus™ fares. They will also begin to vary their redemption rates across their fare products on some high- and low-demand travel periods.
Phase 2: Beginning May 28, they will introduce a new Basic fare. This new Basic fare will be their lowest price point and will have less flexibility than other fares. Additionally, they will be adding expiration dates to their Flight Credits, which will vary based on which fare you choose to purchase.