More Changes Afoot at Southwest

[uscwest]

According to a USA Today report, beginning 29 January, Southwest will drop their free baggage limit from 3 bags to 2. The third bag will cost $25.00, Bags 4-9 $50.00 each and every bag above 9 $110 each. Currently they charge $50.00 for each bag 4-12 and $110 for each bag above 12. The maximum weight of 50 pounds (23kg) per bag is unchanged.

[JuniorMickey]

Not really huge in the grand scheme of things since the majority of airlines have the same requirements (and $25 for a third bag isn't bad at all)

[uscwest]

It is if you use Southwest to travel to bowling tournaments. :D

[Rosie0610]

What's happening to SW? Their prices have skyrocketed and now this! I can't seem to find a good fare on SW and I used to all the time. Their new fare system stinks and I only ever see web specials about 2x per week.

I'll definately be paying to fly other carriers. SW just isn't worth the $$ anymore.

[Johnie]

How many bags does one need to go to a bowling tournament?

[JuniorMickey]

I think it's the weight thing

[wdwgrandma]

How many bags does one need to go to a bowling tournament?

Two for bowling balls and one for clothes???

[Johnie]

I thought there was a special allowance for sports equiptment?

[OKWTink]

Ugh. I tend to travel heavy, so this is a problem for me. I've already had to pay for excess weight (and that on the outbound leg!) a couple of times and I really don't like that at all!

Southwest is heading toward one of the more expensive options.

[uscwest]

I thought there was a special allowance for sports equiptment?Not any more. :(

I think it's the weight thing Yep that is part of it especially since they dropped back to 50lb. A bowling ball by itself can weigh up to 16lb. I used to carry a 3 ball bag and a 2 ball bag when the weight limit was 70lb.

How many bags does one need to go to a bowling tournament?
Depends on the tournament and expected lane conditions. I have seen some bowlers, especially the really good ones, with 12 or more bowling balls. :eek:

[OKWTink]

Oh my gosh! :eek: They are not going to be flying Southwest then, are they? :eek:

[JuniorMickey]

This puts Southwest pretty much totally in line with other airlines Tink. Southwest was the last one as far as I know who still allowed three checked bags

[OKWTink]

Ah. :yes: Well, it still seems expensive to me! :wacko: :D