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Rumor: Southwest To Ban Carry-On Bags On Its Cheapest Tickets
4+ hour, 50+ min ago (741+ words) by Gary Leff on April 11, 2026 Southwest Airlines may take a new step towards destruction of what's left of their brand as a passenger-friendly business, according to Enilria, banning customers on their cheapest tickets from using their overhead bins. According to…...
Southwest Airlines: Earn 2x Rapid Rewards points on flights booked this weekend
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (206+ words) Southwest has launched a new promotion that is offering double Rapid Rewards points on all flights booked by April 12th, 2026, and completed by July 1st, 2026. Registration for this offer is required prior to booking. The promotion is officially targeted, but I haven't…...
Southwest Airlines' 'Thank You' Note Sparks Backlash - San Diego Today
17+ hour, 49+ min ago (275+ words) Customers question the airline's motives behind the handwritten gesture amid recent complaints. Apr. 11, 2026 at 12: 34am A recent Reddit post showing a handwritten thank-you note from a Southwest Airlines flight crew to a customer has sparked a backlash, with some accusing the…...
Southwest Airlines hikes checked-bag fees amid higher jet fuel costs
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (412+ words) Southwest Airlines is raising checked baggage fees by $10, less than a year after ending its "bags fly free" perk that long set it apart, as jet fuel costs have jumped since the start of the Iran war. Customers checking one…...
Woman says Southwest canceled her ticket because she didn't buy a second seat due to her size
2+ week, 3+ day ago (558+ words) NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV/Gray News) " A Nashville woman said a Southwest Airlines policy left her with a canceled flight and nearly caused her to miss her connection to Los Angeles for a cruise through Mexico. Ruby Cosby said she has…...
Alaska Lounge SFO Joins Priority Pass'But Adds A Co-Pay
6+ hour, 45+ min ago (405+ words) The Alaska Airlines Lounge in San Francisco (SFO) is now part of the Priority Pass network, but there's some fine print that will require you to open your wallet every visit. Alaska Airlines has added Priority Pass access to its…...
Delta adds new flights to help Ohio State football fans attend key matchups
6+ hour, 48+ min ago (144+ words) COLUMBUS, Ohio " Delta is adding and upgrading dozens of flights for this college football season so fans can attend key matchups"including Ohio State fans. In total, the airline is adding 44 nonstop flights and increasing seat capacity on 27 flights to…...
Southwest limiting popular travel device to one per passenger as safety concerns mount
13+ hour, 10+ min ago (680+ words) Southwest Airlines is cracking down on portable chargers, rolling out a strict new policy in which passengers can only bring one charger each and are barred from putting the devices in overhead bins due to concerns over midair fire risks....
Flight passengers slam airlines for pushing early bag checks even with empty bins on board
11+ hour, 15+ min ago (586+ words) Many airline passengers insist they're being forced to check their carry-on bags " even as empty overhead bins on planes remain onboard. Across social media, travelers are sharing stories of being told space has run out, only to board and find…...
Sky Harbor's 2 biggest airlines jacked up bag fees. What you'll pay
6+ hour, 55+ min ago (415+ words) Plan to spend more money to check baggage for your future travels. American and Southwest airlines, the airlines that operate the largest flight capacity at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, just raised checked baggage fees by $10 for most flights. American…...