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Southwest Raises First and Second Checked Bag Fees for New Bookings Starting April 9, 2026
travel2 days ago

Southwest Raises First and Second Checked Bag Fees for New Bookings Starting April 9, 2026

Southwest will increase the fees for checking the first and second bags by $10 for tickets booked on or after April 9, 2026 (first bag to $45, second bag to $55; third bag remains $150; overweight/oversize fees unchanged). Free checked bags remain for certain travelers: Choice Preferred fares include two free bags, A-List and A-List Preferred status confer free bags (with up to 8 companions), Southwest credit cards offer a free first bag for the cardholder and up to eight companions on the same reservation, and active-duty military get up to two free bags. Booking flights before the new date could save on luggage costs.

via Upgraded Points|
#air-travel-costs#april-9-2026#bag-policy
Southwest Exits O’Hare and Dulles, Reconfiguring Its DC-Chicago Network
travel27 days ago

Southwest Exits O’Hare and Dulles, Reconfiguring Its DC-Chicago Network

Southwest Airlines will stop flying to and from Chicago O’Hare and Washington Dulles on June 4 as part of a network refinement, though it will still operate from Chicago Midway and other DC airports. The carrier says the region won’t face major changes in flight options, with 81 Chicago-location flights from MDW and 271 flights to 79 destinations from the two DC airports combined; frontline employees at O’Hare and Dulles will have bid options for openings at other airports.

via New York Post|
#airline-industry#airports#ohare-international-airport
Southwest to exit O’Hare and Dulles, reshaping its U.S. network
business27 days ago

Southwest to exit O’Hare and Dulles, reshaping its U.S. network

Southwest Airlines will end all service to, from, and through Chicago O’Hare and Washington Dulles starting June 4 as part of a broader network refinement, while continuing operations at Chicago Midway, Baltimore/Washington Thurgood Marshall, and Reagan National; the carrier had previously ceased IAH in 2024 and is restructuring capacity at O’Hare.

via KHOU|
#air-travel#airline-restructuring#business
Southwest exits O’Hare and Dulles from Phoenix, refocusing DC service
business28 days ago

Southwest exits O’Hare and Dulles from Phoenix, refocusing DC service

Southwest Airlines will discontinue Phoenix-to-O’Hare and Phoenix-to-Dulles service starting June 4, canceling affected bookings with refunds available; employees can bid for open positions; the airline will serve the DC area from Baltimore/Washington International and Reagan National instead, while continuing Midway operations; O’Hare operations have been challenging and are tied to FAA discussions on flight reductions.

via AZ Family|
#business#dulles-international-airport#flight-cancellations
Southwest to End ORD Flights in June, Redirecting Chicagoland Travelers
local28 days ago

Southwest to End ORD Flights in June, Redirecting Chicagoland Travelers

Southwest Airlines will cease operating flights at Chicago O'Hare in June, with ORD service ending June 3, 2026; trips involving ORD on or after June 4 will be affected. Affected customers can rebook or standby through Chicago Midway or reroute via Milwaukee or Indianapolis, and refunds are available for unused tickets on/after June 4. The airline did not state a reason. The same changes apply to Washington Dulles, and analysts note ORD capacity concerns amid FAA considerations and competition from United and American.

via CBS News|
#chicago-ohare-international-airport#local#midway-international-airport
Southwest Exits ORD and IAD as Part of a Network Overhaul
business28 days ago

Southwest Exits ORD and IAD as Part of a Network Overhaul

Southwest will end service to Chicago O’Hare (ORD) and Washington Dulles (IAD) on June 4 as part of a profitability-driven network overhaul; the ORD exit could free gates for American and United as Southwest emphasizes its MDW base. The IAD departure drew disappointment from MWAA. Travelers affected can rebook to nearby airports or receive refunds—ORD passengers can switch to MDW, IND, or MKE, while IAD travelers can choose BWI, DCA, PHL, or RIC.

via The Points Guy|
#business#iad#network-refinement
Southwest to exit O'Hare, refocus on Chicago Midway
business29 days ago

Southwest to exit O'Hare, refocus on Chicago Midway

Southwest Airlines will discontinue service to Chicago O'Hare in June, canceling new bookings after June 4 and offering refunds or rebooking; the carrier will concentrate on its Midway hub, continuing to serve more than 80 destinations and the 15 markets previously served from O'Hare, with affected employees able to bid for openings across the network. Southwest is also ending service to Dulles amid broader FAA capacity reductions affecting O'Hare.

via ABC7 Chicago|
#aviation#business#chicago
Ramadan timer triggers safety diversion on Southwest flight to ATL
travel1 month ago

Ramadan timer triggers safety diversion on Southwest flight to ATL

A Southwest Airlines Flight 2094 bound for Fort Lauderdale diverted to Atlanta after the crew cited a misunderstanding of a passenger’s behavior. NBC reports the incident stemmed from a misunderstanding, with the passenger having a timer on his phone to pray for Ramadan; law enforcement boarded the aircraft and the diversion caused significant delays. Southwest apologized for the disruption and emphasized safety.

via NBC 6 South Florida|
#air-travel-safety#flight-diversion#fort-lauderdale
Passenger’s prayers and alarm trigger Southwest flight diversion to Atlanta
travel1 month ago

Passenger’s prayers and alarm trigger Southwest flight diversion to Atlanta

Southwest Airlines Flight 2094, traveling from Nashville to Fort Lauderdale, diverted to Atlanta after a passenger prayed aloud and his cellphone alarm sounded repeatedly; a tactical team boarded and escorted him off; FBI later said there was no credible threat and no charges. Southwest apologized for the delay, and the flight arrived in Fort Lauderdale about six hours late.

via WZTV|
#atlanta-police#flight-2094#flight-diversion
Southwest Flight 2094 Diverts to Atlanta Over Reported Security Matter
travel1 month ago

Southwest Flight 2094 Diverts to Atlanta Over Reported Security Matter

Southwest Airlines Flight 2094, traveling from Nashville to Fort Lauderdale, diverted to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport due to a reported ‘possible security matter’ and landed safely. The carrier did not disclose details about the security issue, and weather-related delays at Atlanta pushed re-departure for Fort Lauderdale to after 11 p.m., with Southwest emphasizing safety as the priority.

via WSB-TV|
#atlanta-airport#flight-diversion#nashville-to-fort-lauderdale
Southwest Flight Diverted to Atlanta After Disruptive Passenger Incident; Suspect Detained
travel1 month ago

Southwest Flight Diverted to Atlanta After Disruptive Passenger Incident; Suspect Detained

A Southwest Airlines flight en route from Nashville to Fort Lauderdale diverted to Atlanta after an unruly passenger prompted a security response; Atlanta Police reportedly took the suspect into custody. Southwest praised its crew and apologized for the delay, noting safety as the priority, and no injuries were reported as the situation was resolved.

via 11Alive.com|
#atlanta#aviation#security
transportation2 months ago

Southwest 2.0 Delivers a Bold Turnaround

An opinion piece lauds Southwest's 18-month overhaul—rolled out with assigned seating, Extra Legroom, bag-fee changes, a new ops system, six interline partners, and broader distribution—saying the execution was flawless, boosted on-time performance and 2026 guidance (EPS at least $4; unit revenue up), and signals a successful transformation from the post-2022 meltdown to a more efficient, modern airline.

via Cranky Flier|
#airline-industry#on-time-performance#seating-assignments
Southwest ends open seating with a fanfare as it shifts to assigned boarding to lift profits
business2 months ago

Southwest ends open seating with a fanfare as it shifts to assigned boarding to lift profits

Southwest Airlines has scrapped its 54-year open seating policy and begun using an eight-group, assigned seating system, a move executives say reflects customer demand and aims to boost profits; the rollout was celebrated with gate events and banners, but many loyal flyers criticized losing the open-seat perk and other advantages like free bags, signaling a broader shift toward profit-focused changes that follow cost-cutting and investment pressure.

via Daily Mail|
#airline-profits#assigned-seating#business