Southwest Airlines Betrays Family: Free Bags No More!

Family Don't Charge Each Other But Airlines Do!

Let me tell you something about family and loyalty. Southwest Airlines? They used to be about that. Two free bags – that was more than just a policy it was a promise. Now they're changing the rules. Wednesday they're starting to charge for bags joining the dark side where airlines bleed you dry for every little thing. Family doesn't nickel and dime each other but it seems some airlines do... almost like they are blood sucking vampires preying on the innocent. Remember it doesn't matter if you win by an inch or a mile winning's winning but in this case it's the airlines winning and the travelers losing.

Show Me the Money: The Real Reason Behind the Betrayal

Last year airlines raked in $7.3 billion just from baggage fees. SEVEN. POINT. THREE. BILLION! Southwest saw that pile of cash and thought 'We want in on that.' They're claiming pressure from investors saying they need to raise revenue. I call bull! Family isn't about chasing the money; it's about standing by each other. Now they are like a bunch of wolves trying to divide up the spoils before the innocent sheep get a say.

Basic Betrayal: New Fares New Lows

It gets worse. Southwest is also rolling out basic economy tickets. You know what that means? Less flexibility last to board and your credits expire faster than a NOS tank on the quarter mile. They're even ending their Wanna Get Away fare. Used to be the cheap option but now they are trying to con you in every way.

Seating Assignments? What Is This a Library?

And hold on to your seats... literally. Southwest famous for its open seating is going to start assigning seats! You know what that means? No more strategic check ins no more racing to get the best spot. It's like they're trying to turn us into some organized predictable bunch. No thanks. This is not the family way.

More Carry Ons? More Chaos!

Southwest thinks we're all going to start carrying on more luggage. Great more chaos in the overhead bins. They're putting in bigger bins but let's be real it's gonna be a free for all. They say their staff will have mobile bag tag printers but I bet you will be waiting in line for half an hour to get to them. Just one more way they are trying to suck you dry.

Family Still Matters: Finding the Loopholes

Alright listen up. There are a few ways to beat the system. Top tier loyalty members certain credit card holders and those who buy the most expensive tickets still get free bags. So loyalty still counts for something. But remember family is always there for you. We'll find a way through this. We always do. You know life's simple. You make choices and you don't look back. But this time I'm looking back and I'm not happy with what I see. But no matter what is thrown at us we will always be family no matter how far you are half way across the world you will always be family!