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Southwest Airlines ending free baggage policy today — this is how much it’ll cost By . Ben Cost. Published May 27, 2025, 9:47 a.m. ET. They’re bagging this beloved rule.

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Southwest’s new baggage fees are in line with other major U.S. airlines, which typically charge between $35 and $45 for a first checked bag.

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Southwest Airlines on Tuesday said it will charge $35 for one checked bag and $45 for the second, except for certain elite customers, bringing an end to the airline's free luggage policy.