Loyal Southwest Airlines customers were left outraged when the company recently announced plans to drop free checked bag fees. The whole "your first two checked bags are free" perk is one of the main reasons many people loved flying Southwest since it made air travel at least slightly more affordable. After all, every little bit helps in this day and age.
Unfortunately, the blows from the formerly low-cost carrier keep on coming, as they're dropping yet another popular flier policy. As View From the Wing reports, as of May 28, 2025, Southwest is ending its "travel credits don't expire" policy. Travel credits will expire 12 months from the date of ticket purchase. And if you booked a basic economy fare? Those credits will expire a mere 6 months after the ticket purchase.
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