Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV)
Competitors are circling Southwest after the airline announced it's going to start charging for checked bags
Southwest Airlines is ending its free baggage policy, and its competitors smell opportunity. United and Delta's CEOs talked about what the change means for them on Tuesday.
Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) CEO Bob Jordan presents at J.P. Morgan Industrials Conference (Transcript)
Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:LUV ) J.P. Morgan Industrials Conference March 11, 2025 11:15 AM ET Company Participants Bob Jordan - President & CEO Lauren Woods - CIO Andrew Watterson - COO Tom Doxey - CFO Conference Call Participants Jamie Baker - JPMorgan Mark Streeter - JPMorgan Jamie Baker So, thanks, everybody.
Southwest Airlines will charge to check bags for the first time
Southwest Airlines said Tuesday it will charge for checked bags for the first time in its more than half-century of flying. The carrier is under increasing pressure from Elliott Investment Management, which has called for drastic changes to the company's business model.
Southwest Ditches Free Checked Bag Policy in End of Era for Airline
Southwest Airlines will begin charging passengers for some checked luggage, ending a free-bag policy that has been a hallmark of the carrier since its founding more than five decades ago. Customers will be charged for their first and second checked bags unless they hold top-tier loyalty status or are traveling on a business fare.
Why Southwest Airlines Is Flying High Today
Southwest Airlines (LUV 6.71%) is making a number of moves designed to boost profitability, including abandoning its decades-long practice of not charging for checked bags.
Southwest Airlines Is Ending Its Free Bags Policy. It's Bad for Consumers But Good for the Stock.
The policy change is likely to disappoint travelers but it's had the opposite effect on investors as the shares surged Tuesday.
2 Airline Stocks Moving in Opposite Directions Today
Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) and Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV) are making headlines today after issuing key updates.
Southwest Airlines announces major change to long-standing passenger perk
Southwest Airlines, which long stood out amongst competitors for its low-cost, no-frills model, is starting to re-evaluate its approach as it seeks to capture more revenue.
Southwest Airlines will charge to check bags for first time — breaking longstanding tradition
Southwest's latest major change follows a monthslong campaign from an activist investor.
Airline Turbulence: LUV Charging Checked Bags, DAL Guidance Headwinds
Southwest Airlines (LUV) soared this morning after announcing it will charge checked bags for the first time. However, as Jenny Horne notes, the industry has to overcome guidance headwinds.
Southwest Airlines as we know it is over. Here's what's changing, from bag fees to basic economy
Southwest Airlines plans to end its decades-old policy of allowing free checked bags. The carrier also will launch a basic economy ticket that doesn't allow for free changes.
Southwest Airlines Will Start Charging For Checked Baggage From May 28
Southwest Airlines on Tuesday announced plans to start charging passengers for checking in their baggage in a bid to boost revenue, ending a long-running free baggage policy that served as a core part of the low-cost carrier's identity.
