Southwest Airlines announces major change to long-standing passenger perk

Southwest Airlines is ending its long-standing policy of free checked bags, marking a major shift in its customer-friendly pricing model. The Texas-based carrier on Tuesday outlined several changes that it is making to drive revenue growth and return to a level of profitability that shareholders expect, including its baggage policy.Passengers will be charged for their first and second checked bags for all flights booked on or after May 28, the carrier said in a statement. However, Rapid Rewards A-List Prefe ...