Southwest Airlines will start charging checked baggage fees, according to CNBC. The move ends its long-standing “two bags fly free” policy as part of a broader effort to boost revenue.
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00:02Southwest Airlines will start charging check baggage fees, according to CNBC.
00:06The move ends its long-standing two-bags-fly-free policy as part of a broader effort to boost revenue.
00:11Southwest has not disclosed its pricing, but competitors charge at least $35 per bag.
00:16These adjustments come as Southwest faces pressure to improve profitability,
00:20fouling Elliott Investment Management's stake in the company.
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