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The Southwest thing is confirmed: https://archive.ph/20250311162848/https://www.cnbc.com/2025/03/11/southwest-airlines-bag-fees-to-basic-economy-what-to-know.ht
by strenholme 4mo ago
The Southwest thing is confirmed: https://archive.ph/20250311162848/https://www.cnbc.com/2025/03/11/southwest-airlines-bag-fees-to-basic-economy-what-to-know.html https://archive.ph/20250311162848/https://www.cnbc.com/2025/...
“Southwest has been under increasing pressure to raise revenue and improve returns after activist hedge fund Elliott Investment Management took a stake in the airline last year and pushed for changes to the carrier’s business model.”
- HDThoreaun 4mo agoElliot showed up because southwests entire computer system imploded over the holidays which cost them massive amounts of money and reputation. Changes were absolutely needed at southwest.
- queenkjuul 4mo agoYeah removing the most famous and beloved perk of the airline will go a long way to building back that consumer trust