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Southwest Airline’s longtime free luggage policy on basic economy fares will end on Wednesday when the airline begins charging a $35 fee for one checked bag and $45 for the second, according to a spokeswoman for Southwest.
Until now, Southwest was the only major U.S. airline that allowed passengers to check two bags at no extra cost, but in March, the airline announced that it would start applying baggage fees to boost revenues and cut costs. The airline reported a net loss of $149 million in the first quarter.
