Southwest Airlines' (LUV) decades-lo🐬ng "two bags fly free" era is coming to an end tomorrow.

The carrier will begin cha🐭rging certain customers $35 for their first checked bag and $45 for their second on flights booked starting Wednesdaᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚ⁤⁤⁤⁤ᩚ⁤⁤⁤⁤ᩚ⁤⁤⁤⁤ᩚ𒀱ᩚᩚᩚy, a company spokesperson said in a statement. 

The change—which brings Southwest in line with domestic competitors Delta Air Lines (DAL), United Airlines (UAL), and American Airlines (AAL)—comes amid pressure from 澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果体彩网:activist investor Elliott Investment Management to raise revenue. In addition to the bag fees, Southwest on Wednesday is introducing a basic economy ticket option, which the airline describes as its lowest price point but least flexible tier.

The new bag fees apply to Southwest's Basic, Wanna Get Away Plus, and Anytime fares. Rapid Rewards A-List Preferred Members and customers traveling on Business Select or Choice Extra fares will still receive two free checked bags. Standard A-List Members and Rapid Rewards Credit Cardmembers will get one free bag. 

Reservations for Flights W🦹ith Assigned Seats to Begin Later This Year

Southwest last summer announced it would be ending its famed 澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果体彩网:open seating policy, later adding that "reservations for flights with assigned seats are expected to star♐t in the second half of 2025 for flights operating in 2026."

Shares of Southwest rose 3% soon after markets opened Tuesday. The airline's stock has fallen about 5% in 2025.