Southwest bag fees: Passengers react to end of free luggage era

Passengers are reacting to an announcement by Southwest Airlines that only certain frequent fliers and passengers will receive free checked bags, in a change to a policy that has been in place for decades.

Southwest Airlines: Travelers react to bag fee
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After more than five decades, Southwest Airlines made a stunning announcement recently that the company will now charge passengers for checked bags. FOX 10's Ashlie Rodriguez has reactions from travelers.

This Southwest change may shock its flyers l FOX 10 Talks
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Southwest Airlines is ending its free checked bags policy for most of its passengers as it looks to boost earnings. The Dallas-based airline’s "bags fly free" policy has been a unique offering in the industry as the only major U.S. carrier to give each customer two free checked bags. FOX 10's Ron Hoon discusses the day's top stories.

MGM resorts to pay out $45M in data breach settlement—Are you eligible?

MGM Resorts International has agreed to a $45 million settlement following two data breaches that exposed customers' personal information.

Southwest Airlines to charge for checked bags
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Southwest Airlines is ending its free checked bags policy for most of its passengers as it looks to boost earnings.

Southwest charging for bags, and other airline changes in recent months

Southwest has made major changes to its policies in recent months, including the most recent of charging for checked bags. Here’s a look.

Southwest Airlines ending its free checked bag policy for many passengers

Southwest Airlines will begin charging for checked bags on flights for many passengers, ending its unique offering in the industry. Here's what to know.

'Airport theory' trend has travelers arriving at gate 15 minutes before takeoff

Passengers are participating in the new viral trend, "airport theory," with flyers arriving at their gates 15 minutes before their flights depart. A travel expert weighs in.

Speaker Scum: The battle against fliers who don't use headphones

Now, there’s a term for another airborne nuisance—passengers who blast their music and videos without headphones.

Ex-boxer and sheep shearer tackles teen with loaded shotgun on plane

"I looked up and then within a second I saw the barrel of a shotgun and I thought to myself that ain’t a tool that should be on a plane," Barry Clark, a former boxer, told a local news outlet.

Turks and Caicos Islands travel advisory issued by State Department

The U.S. State Department recently issued a Level 2 travel advisory, warning travelers to exercise increased caution in the Turks and Caicos Islands due to crime. 

Delta to offer Shake Shack burgers on more flights
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Delta Air Lines' expansion of its partnership with the burger chain means more first class passengers will be able to enjoy Shake Shack burgers on flights from various U.S. cities.

FedEx plane seen flying while on fire near Newark Airport

The video Saturday morning showed another aviation close call in recent weeks, worrying some about the safety of flying.