LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Southwest Airways introduced Tuesday that it’ll start charging baggage charges, one thing its rivals have been doing for years.
In its 50-year historical past, Southwest has provided free baggage, however beginning Might 28, that may change. Clients within the top-tier fare class, or those that are frequent flyers and have “A-List Preferred” standing will get two baggage free. “A-List” stage members and Southwest bank card holders will get one bag free.
As well as, different modifications are underway on the airline together with assigned seating, further legroom choices, and fundamental financial system fares which shall be cheaper however have extra restrictions. The airline will even start promoting tickets on Expedia.
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In a information launch, Southwest’s President and CEO Bob Jordan stated the modifications will permit the airways to satisfy future buyer wants, entice new prospects “and return to the levels of profitability that both we and the shareholders expect.”
Southwest didn’t reveal what the luggage cost shall be.
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