https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/southwest-airlines-keeps-raising-fares-and-adding-feesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/southwest-airlines-keeps-raising-fares-and-adding-feeshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/southwest-airlines-keeps-raising-fares-and-adding-fees#u80260Tue, 22 Sep 2026 15:26:22 +0000Southwest Airlines is raising ticket prices and introducing new fees, including the termination of its free baggage policy. These cost increases are impacting traveler budgets, specifically for those visiting destinations like Las Vegas. Fees associated with the airline have reached $2 billion. The company has issued a message to its customer base following the decision to stop offering free bags, marking a shift in the airline's traditional value proposition.Why it mattersSouthwest historically distinguished itself from competitors by offering free checked bags. These changes suggest a s