Southwest claims rival airlines made more than $5 billion off baggage fees in 2024. With this change, they estimated last fall it could bring in $1.5 billion a year. However, they said it could also cost them $1.8 billion from customers who chose the airline based on its free bag policy, according to the Associated Press.

Two bags fly free’ set the airline apart from others. Now, see what they’re all charging non-rewards members to bring baggage.

Southwest Airlines made a stunning announcement on Tuesday, revealing it would begin charging passengers for checked baggage for the first time ever. Throughout its history, Southwest has been known for not charging for bags,