Frontier is coming for Southwest customers.

Southwest Airlines announced on March 11 it will be ending its bags-fly-free policy, and the backlash was swift.

Many said the only reason they flew Southwest was because it offered two free checked bags.

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Before its announcement, Southwest was the holdout airline to offer that perk.

Its new policy starts May 28.

Weve always had heart,FrontierCEO Barry Biffle said in the release.

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Some airlines are walking away from what travelers love, but were running towards it.

Think of this as the ultimate divorce old airline deal.

If travelers show us the love, well make these perks permanent.

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Its time to beef up that travel fund.

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How to Get Free Checked Bags on Southwest

Another change coming to Southwest: a new fare.

Starting May 28, it will offer a new pop in ofticket the basic fare.

We dont yet know how much Southwest will charge customers to check bags.

However, there are still ways to get free checked bags on Southwest.

Southwest will also offer one free checked bag to A-List Members and other select customers.

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