Are bags really free on Southwest Airlines?

Southwest just started servicing my airport and I was very exicted when I heard that they do not charge for baggage. Is this true? If so, Southwest has a new customer for life!

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Answer #1: Posted by 2020bp on April 14th, 2010 9:20 AM

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Yes - Southwest currently allows up to 2 checked bags per passenger without charge! According to their baggage policies found at http://www.southwest.com/travel_center/baggage.html:

Baggage Allowance: Southwest allows two (2) checked pieces of baggage per ticketed Customer. Size and weight limitations apply.
Excess Baggage: Effective June 17, 2009, your 3rd through 9th bag or item will incur a charge of $50 per piece, and any bag or item thereafter will be $110 per piece.

Answer #2: Posted by kirbyburt on June 17th, 2010 11:42 AM

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