>Low-Cost Carrier Makes Major Changes
(Dallas, TX) -- Southwest Airlines is ending their popular "bags fly free" promotion. The Texas-based carrier says the move was made to "drive revenue growth." In September, CEO Bob Jordan said having no bag fees was a "huge consumer advantage." Southwest is also set to end "open seating" in the first half of 2026. Amtrak is taking a shot at the airline in light of the news. The passenger railroad company posted on X Tuesday "Guess we're the only ones doing free baggage now." It then reminded passengers they can bring one personal item up to 25 pounds, plus two carry-on items up to 50 pounds each.