Southwest Airlines Introduces New Baggage Fees Amid Policy Overhaul

TL;DR
Southwest Airlines will start charging $35 for the first checked bag and $45 for the second, ending its long-standing policy of free checked luggage, aligning with other major U.S. airlines to boost revenue amid recent losses.
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