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A Southwest Airlines plane takes off from Hollywood Burbank Airport on July 25, 2024 in Burbank, California. Southwest Airlines has announced it will discontinue its 50 year policy of open seating and will assign seats including premium seating in an effort to broaden its appeal. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Southwest Policy Change: Airline Will Begin Charging For Checked Bags

Southwest Airlines will begin charging customers for their first and second checked bags, ending its long-standing policy of free checked bags.

U.S. Airline Industry Struggles Through Turbulent Times LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 15: A jet comes in for landing at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on April 15, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. With skyrocketing fuel prices and a weak economy, US airlines are turning to mergers which could ultimately lead to higher fares through reduced flights and increased market power. US carriers emerged from a five-year slump in 2006 but with $35 billion in losses. In the latest merger move to save profits, Delta Air Lines Inc will buy Northwest Airlines Corp for more than $3 billion, creating the world's biggest airline. Recent profit challenges to the industry have lead to the shutdown of ATA, Skybus, and Aloha Airlines as well as bankruptcy for Frontier Airlines. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)

Biden Admin. Sued By Major Airlines Over Fee Disclosure Rules

Major United States Airlines are suing the Biden Administration and the U.S. Transport Department (USDOT) over a new rule that requires upfront disclosure of airline fees.

A plane takes off as seen from inside the newly completed 1.3 million-square foot $4 billion Delta Airlines Terminal C at LaGuardia Airport in the Queens borough of New York City, New York, U.S., June 1, 2022. REUTERS/Mike Segar/File Photo

Major airlines sue Biden administration over fee disclosure rule

A new rule requiring upfront disclosure of airline fees is the latest clash between air carriers and the Biden administration.