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Southwest Airlines Ends Free Checked Bags; United Changes Check-in Policy

FOX 11 Los AngelesMay 27, 20252 min1,205 views
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Southwest Airlines Bag Policy Change

  • ✈️ Southwest Airlines is ending its long-standing policy of allowing passengers to check two bags for free, effective this week.
  • 📌 This change marks the end of a perk that has been in place for over 50 years and is part of an effort to increase revenue.
  • ✅ Passengers with Southwest credit cards or certain loyalty memberships will still be exempt from paying for checked bags.

United Airlines Check-in Policy Update

  • United Airlines is implementing a new rule requiring domestic passengers to check in at least 45 minutes before departure, an increase from the previous 30-minute window for those without checked bags.
  • ⚠️ This adjustment aims to streamline operations and provide staff with more time to assist passengers, but could potentially leave travelers who arrive late grounded.

Trending Vacation Destinations

  • 🗺️ Expedia has released its list of top trending travel destinations for the upcoming summer season.
  • 🏆 Madison, Wisconsin secured the number one spot, followed by Baton Rouge and Tallahassee, Florida.
  • 🌟 Other notable cities include Cleveland, Ohio, and Champaign, Illinois, with Sacramento being the only California city to make the top 10.
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