Southwest Airlines takes aim at Mavericks, Luka Doncic as carrier navigates turbulence over baggage fee policy
The airline continues to contend with backlash after revealing plans to apply a checked bag fee. But the carrier briefly deflected the fallout to the Mavericks.
Photo: Southwest Airlines Troll Mavs Over Luka Doncic Trade After Bag Policy Change
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Southwest Airlines to end free checked bags policy for first time in its 54-year history
Southwest Airlines is ending its free checked bags policy for many passengers. Some experts think customer loyalty could suffer.
Southwest Airlines sparks backlash over big policy shift — But throws shade at the Mavericks too
The post referencing the Luka Doncic trade came after the airline had received backlash for its decision to change its longstanding policy of "bags fly free."
Southwest Airlines ruthlessly trolls Mavericks over Luka Doncic trade
The Dallas Mavericks have dealt with a constant stream of backlash since they traded Luka Doncic more than a month ago, and a major airline is now getting in on the fun.
Southwest Airlines takes shot at Luka trade, trying to cool backlash over ending free checked bags policy
Southwest Airlines' latest social post to try and deflect from backlash over ending its free checked bag policy has created quite the social media buzz.
Southwest Airlines Trolls The Mavericks After Backlash Over New Bag Policy
This week, Southwest Airlines became the latest organization to reference the trade in their latest Instagram post about their new bag policy. The Dallas Mavericks are known all across the country right now but for all the wrong reasons.
Southwest Airlines trolls Mavericks in viral post amid bag policy change backlash
Southwest Airlines' viral dig at the Mavericks has fans fired up on social media. The shade comes days after the airline's controversial baggage policy change.
Spirit Airlines, fresh from bankruptcy, is ready to take on the new Southwest, CEO says
Spirit Airlines is out of bankruptcy, hitting its target to emerge in the first quarter, after a crippling few years.
Southwest flyers fire back over airline ending free checked bag policy: 'Nail in the coffin'
Southwest has customers sounding off after the airline announced an end to its checked bag policy, leading some flyers to say ...
Southwest Airlines shakeup: Who is Elliott Investment Management, the activist investor who called for changes at the airline?
DALLAS — Southwest Airlines has announced a slate of major changes, from the first mass layoffs in the airline’s history to ...
Southwest Airlines To Scrap Major Perk
Southwest Airlines is set to start charging for checked bags for most passengers for the first time in its history.
Southwest Airlines is charging for checked bags. Will loyal flyers stick around?
Southwest Airlines, known for free bags and open seating, is overhauling policies, leaving loyalists questioning if it’s ...
At Southwest Airlines, checked bags will no longer fly for free
Southwest Airlines will begin charging customers a fee to check bags. It's a significant change for the budget carrier, which ...
Bags fly for a fee: Southwest Airlines cancels its free checked luggage perk
The carrier announced Tuesday that it will begin charging certain passengers to check their luggage on flights, a significant ...
Southwest Airlines deflects recent criticism by taking a jab at the Dallas Mavericks
Facing fervent criticism, Southwest Airlines referenced Luka Doncic’s trade from the Mavs to defend themselves against upset ...
Southwest Airlines adjusts Rapid Rewards for customers
"Although we modified some ratios for earning points, Southwest Rapid Rewards remains one of the most rewarding and flexible ...