Southwest Airlines raised its first and second checked bag fees by $10 each, effective for all reservations ticketed or changed on or after April 9, according to a company statement. The increase brings the cost of a first checked bag to $45 and a second to $55. In a statement, Southwest cited "an ongoing analysis of the business and against the evolving global backdrop" as the reason for the change. The fee hike applies to Basic, Wanna Get Away Plus, and Anytime fares. Customers traveling on Business Sele ...