LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Southwest Airways introduced Tuesday that it’s going to start charging baggage charges, one thing its rivals have been doing for years.
In its 50-year historical past, Southwest has supplied free baggage, however beginning Could 28, that can change. Prospects 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” degree members and Southwest bank card holders will get one bag free.
As well as, different adjustments are underway on the airline together with assigned seating, further legroom choices, and fundamental financial system fares which can be cheaper however have extra restrictions. The airline may even start promoting tickets on Expedia.
In a information launch, Southwest’s President and CEO Bob Jordan mentioned the adjustments will permit the airways to fulfill future buyer wants, appeal to new clients “and return to the levels of profitability that both we and the shareholders expect.”
Southwest didn’t reveal what the bags cost can be.
