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Southwest lowers forecast, ends free bags to boost earnings

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Southwest Airlines ( LUV ) cut its unit revenue growth forecast on Tuesday , citing weaker discretionary spending amid tariff pressures and government spending uncertainties affecting domestic travel.

Group also announced plans to start charging some customers for checked bags, ending its long-standing free policy.

Southwest is the only major U.S. carrier that allows customers to check two bags at no cost.

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