We Need To Talk About Southwest Airlines

No more free checked bags. No more open seating. What the hell is going on with Southwest Airlines?! How did this start? Where is this headed? What can you do as a traveler? Find out in this off-the-cuff episode #SouthwestAirlines #CheckedBags #OpenSeating #SouthwestChangesArticles mentioned:'Wanna Get Away,' no more: Southwest Airlines to ditch hallmark fare, revamp benefits as part of shake-up (The Points Guy - March 18, 2025)When Elliott Management calls, CEOs and boards listen. Southwest Airlines’ line is ringing (Dallas Morning News - September 24, 2024)Activist Investor Elliott Management Expected To Up Stake In Southwest Airlines Following Layoffs (View From The Wing - February 19, 2025)Southwest assigned seats start date: The latest on when open seating ends (Arizona Republic - December 17, 2024)Follow Red Solo Traveler!Facebook (officialredsolotraveler)Instagram (redsolotraveler)X (@redsolotraveler)Pinterest (redsolotraveler)YouTube (@redsolotraveler)Check out the website at redsolotraveler.com!Read by sections:https://redsolotraveler.com/category/destinations/https://redsolotraveler.com/category/inspiration/https://redsolotraveler.com/category/advice/https://redsolotraveler.com/category/hotel-food-booze-reviews/https://redsolotraveler.com/recommendations/Please like, share and subscribe - on any of your favorite podcast platforms.