07:47 AM EDT, 03/11/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Southwest Airlines ( LUV ) said Tuesday it will start charging some customers for their first and second checked baggage who do not fall under the Rapid Rewards A-List Preferred Members, A-List Members, or clients traveling on select business class, effective around May 28.

The airline will continue to offer two checked bags without any fee to Rapid Rewards A-list Preferred members and clients traveling on business select fares, it said, adding that it will also offer one free checked bag to A-list members and other select travelers, while Rapid Rewards Credit Cardmembers will be charged for one checked luggage.

Southwest ( LUV ) said it will also roll out a new basic fare on its lowest priced tickets bought on or after May 28.

Additionally, Southwest ( LUV ) said that flight credits issued for tickets bought on or after May 28 will expire one year or before, depending on the type of ticket purchased.

Southwest Airlines' ( LUV ) stock was up 6.5% in recent Tuesday premarket activity.

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