{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Southwest takes the luv out of flying | Coffee Break Ep48 | 3-11-25","description":"Starting May 28 of this year, Southwest will be making some major changes to the things we've known and loved. For example Most people will be losing free checked bags on Southwest starting May 28 of this year, they'll be introducing basic economy, flight credits will now expire (after 6-12 months depending on what type of fare you bought) and the value of points will become much more variable. (01:49) - Commenter Brad says: "I\u2019m an accountant who completely understands the math of cutting expenses or raising revenues to increase profit... I don\u2019t understand, though, what the business strategy is here. Building a strategy that revolves around hoping customers won\u2019t notice you\u2019re charging them more for a worse product doesn\u2019t seem like the kind of pitch that would get you an A in an MBA strategy class." Read the original post where this comment appeared here. (03:38) - 2 Bags No longer Fly Free for Most (pricing not yet disclosed) (05:58) - Basic economy fares (06:33) - Flight credits will expire (From May 28, 2025) (08:29) - Variable redemption rates Visit https:\/\/frequentmiler.com\/subscribe to get updated on in-depth points and miles content like this, and don\u2019t forget to like and follow us on social media. Music Credit \u2013 Beach Walk by Unicorn Heads ","author_name":"Frequent Miler on the Air","author_url":"https:\/\/frequentmiler.com","html":"