Southwest Raises Fees and Adds New One

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CNBC reports…

Maintaining their “bags fly free” motto, Southwest passengers will still be able to check two bags free of charge. The fee for a third checked bag will increase from $50 to $75, beginning with reservations for travel on/after February 15, 2013, according to their website. The fee for overweight bags — those more than 50 pounds — will also increase from $50 to $75.

They’re also adding a no-show fee to some tickets. All these changes combined are expected to rake in $300 million next year.

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