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What we know about the shocking changes from Southwest — and what you should do now
11.03.2025 - 22:19 / thepointsguy.com
It's a tough news day for Southwest Airlines loyalists. We thought the worst was over when Southwest announced an end to its open-seating policy last summer, but we were wrong — Southwest has now announced an end to its beloved free-checked-bags policy.
The announcement also includes other changes, such as a new "Basic" fare option, dynamic pricing for award tickets and the return of expiration dates for flight credits.
Here's what we know and what you can do to lessen the blow.
The biggest shocker for Southwest loyalists is the end of the airline's policy of two free checked bags for everyone. After May 28, only A-List Preferred elite members and those traveling on Business Select fares will receive two free checked bags.
A-List elite members, credit card holders and "other select Customers" will receive one free checked bag, and all remaining customers will need to pay for their checked bags.
Related: Comparing the Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority, Premier and Plus credit cards
Another major piece of the announcement is that Southwest will add a new Basic fare. This will replace the current Wanna Get Away fare and strip down the perks budget-minded travelers have loved.
Southwest already took a step in this direction last week, slashing Rapid Rewards earnings on this lowest fare by two-thirds. Now, the full details of the new fare are available.
If you purchase a Basic fare, it will not be eligible for changes — though it can still be canceled for free, as long as you do it at least 10 minutes prior to departure. In addition, Basic travelers will not be eligible for free same-day changes (currently an option by paying any applicable fare difference), nor can they request complimentary same-day standby.
Read more: Southwest Airlines slashes Rapid Rewards earnings: Is it a bad sign for customers?
Southwest made headlines in July 2022 for being the first airline to eliminate expiration dates for its flight credits, adding one more reason for customers to choose Southwest over other airlines.
But now, that customer-friendly feature is being walked back. Flight credits issued on or after May 28 will expire in 12 months for Wanna Get Away Plus, Anytime and Business Select fares — and in just six months for the new Basic fare class.
Even with these changes, it's too early to have all the details of what flying with Southwest will look like in the future. Southwest has not yet shared what it will charge for checked bags or what (if any) additional benefits will be added for Southwest credit card holders aside from a free checked bag.
Southwest has also said that it will add "variable" redemption pricing for Rapid Rewards award flights, but we don't yet know exactly what that will look like. It's worth
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