Southwest
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Southwest Will Start Charging for Bags for First Time After 54 Years
Massive changes are coming to Southwest and it’s bad news. Bags no longer fly free for everyone, there’s a new Basic fare, and flight credit expiration.
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Southwest Adjusts Base Earning for Flights, Wanna Get Away Goes from 6X to 2X
Southwest Airlines has changed the number of base points that you earn for every fare class. The hardest hit are Wanna Get Away fares which go from 6X to 2X points per dollar.
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You Can Now Book Southwest Flights on Expedia Platforms
You can now use Expedia platforms to book Southwest flights that cover 117 destinations in 11 countries, including the U.S., Mexico, and the Caribbean.
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Southwest Gives Out Free Alcoholic Beverages on 4 Special Occasions Each Year
All passengers of legal drinking age can order one complimentary alcoholic drinks while flying Southwest during these holidays: Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, Southwest’s Birthday, and Halloween.Â
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DOT Takes Action Against Southwest and Frontier Over Chronic Flight Delays
Tnd U.S. Department of Transportation announced a lawsuit against Southwest Airlines for illegally operating multiple chronically delayed flights and disrupting passengers’ travel. DOT also took enforcement action against Frontier Airlines.
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Southwest Airlines Announces Elite Perks for Assigned Seating in 2026
Southwest will introduce assigned seating in early 2026. For Southwest A-List elite members, there will be a few advantages when it comes to seat selection.
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Southwest Airlines Extends Schedule, Book Your Summer Flights Now
Southwest Airlines today extended its schedule through Aug. 4, 2025, offering customers a head start to book next summer’s vacation. The extended schedule includes additional redeye flights, popular seasonal routes, and more nonstop flights.
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Southwest Airlines Unveils Transformational Plan Seeking Growth and Profitability
The airline is making changes to its core product to increase revenue opportunities, and launching new initiatives such as airline partnerships, while preserving flexible policies like bags fly free.Â
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Southwest Partners with Icelandair for European Flights, Another Partner to Be Announced Soon
Southwest Airlines and Icelandair have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to launch a partnership in 2025.
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Southwest Airlines Extends Schedule, Book Your Memorial Day Weekend Flights
Southwest Airlines today extended its flight schedule through June 4, 2025, opening customer bookings through the Memorial Day weekend.
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Southwest Companion Pass Improvement, You Can Now Change Companion Online
Previously you would need to call Southwest at 800-435-9792 to make the change, but now you can change the Southwest companion online or through the app by going to My Account.
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Southwest Companion Pass, How To Earn It and Use It
The Southwest Companion Pass is one of the most coveted elite travel benefits. Learn how it works, how to earn it, and how to maximize its value.
