Southwest Airlines

LUV flying Southwest Airlines? The Texas-based low cost carrier has been our family's favorite airline to fly for the last decade and a half, thanks to its friendly vibe and flexible travel policies. I've also been able to take advantage of a lot of great travel deals thanks to the Southwest Companion Pass and Southwest Rapid Rewards points.

Here, you will find all the latest tips for booking and flying Southwest Airlines, gleaned from literally hundreds of flights I've personally experienced aboard Southwest. Southwest is undergoing some pretty major changes in 2025 and 2026, as it will begin to offer seat assignments and will be rolling out checked bag fees. I'll be continuing to fly with Southwest in the coming months so I can share all the latest with you here as these changes take shape.

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Complete Guide to Flying Southwest with Kids

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