Used to love flying on southwest when your bags would be free but now that they have changed I don't know. This was my first time flying with them since the change. Seems like they nickel and dime you for everything. So many options for seating and so many additional charges. Bags are now 35 a piece. The nice thing is that you can select your seat. No more worries about not getting to sit with your family. The seats on this flight seems to me a bit more spacious, enough leg room for me and I am 6'2". The plane did seem newer. They had usb ports in the seats for easy phone charging. My flight took off and landed on time, though I know that's largely out of the airline's control. I would still fly for short trips that I only need a carry on. read more

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I took 2 flights with Southwest on this trip, with a layover here at Baltimore airport in between. Both flights were fairly standard, there were only about 90 people on the first plane so we were able to spread out, but the second flight was completely full so passengers were instructed to stuff their carryons into the first overhead space they could find when boarding. My primary reason for rating Southwest so low is due to an incident with this airline where we attempted to book 2 seats on a particular flight and when we went to pay, we got an error message. When we attempted to again book those same seats/flights just seconds later, the price had suddenly jumped by a few hundred $$ within just moments. When we attempted to contact Southwest customer service, we received canned/pre-written responses, possibly drafted by a bot, which never addressed our actual reason for contacting this airline. read more

I reserved an automobile at the Thrifty Rent-A-Car at BWI airport via the Southwest Airline app taking advantage of extra points by doing it this way. However, upon arrival on Friday, May 1, 2026 at my appointment time, I found that Thrifty had no cars available for me. I had to quickly run to the Avis car rental where I was able to secure a car, thankfully,. I am told that when you reserve a car through Thrifty as well as other car rental places through the Southwest app that they do not reserve cars for you. You are better off, ordering your cars directly through the car companies and pre-paying and that way they will hold a car for you. Do not reserve cars through the Southwest Airlines app!! read more

Used to be great service for a great value. Now boarding takes longer, prices have been markedly elevated, and it feels like the new Spirit Airlines. Earlier this year, they added a $35 fee per bag, now raised to $45. They charge around $70-100 to not be in the last boarding group, and don't give any benefits to frequent customers as far as boarding groups go. This was my go-to airline, now looking to find alternatives that go to where I travel. read more

Southwest Airlines in Baltimore is one of the better ones. I've connected through here and it's easy to get from gate to gate, even if you're in different terminals. And I've been to Baltimore as a destination and getting through security and boarding is seamless too. The flight attendants are always friendly and helpful, and they've managed to switch to the new boarding process (assigned seating with zones for boarding) with no issues. Keep up the good work, Southwest. read more

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Can't beat the value and places they travel too. Love the direct flight options. Prices are okay and valuable compared to other airlines. Very friendly employees at gate and on flight. Love the assigned seats!!! No rushing to board. However, how about figuring out to load the plane from the back to the front??? That would be super helpful and makes sense. read more

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Experience was just as terrible as the last. There was visible mold in the jet bridge and the staff was beyond nasty and rude. Would spend your money on any other airline. Have never been treated anywhere near how southwest treats their customers. Specifically would avoid southwest crew at BWI. read more

They have canceled 4 of my flights, left me stranded in Vegas overnight, then have delayed every flight for another connection they put me on in Baltimore. I have flown for 20+ hours to still not be at my destination. I can't recommend enough to never ever fly this airline. read more

Great experience at the Southwest terminal staff were friendly during boarding, seating areas were clean, and there were plenty of spots to charge electronics. Made waiting for our flight much more comfortable. read more

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We booked with Southwest for our recent trip. It was the best value for direct flights to and from our destination. They kept us well informed. Easy check in. Both our flights were right on time with no problems. We will definitely book with them again. read more

I've flown Southwest many times, and for years it's been one of my go-to airlines for easy, reliable travel. The booking process is simple, the fares are usually reasonable, and the staff is always friendly. I've always appreciated the two free checked bags and the open-seating system. However, I'm really disappointed with the recent changes Southwest has been rolling out. Checked bags are no longer free the way they used to be, which takes away one of the biggest perks that made them stand out from other airlines. And starting in 2026, they'll be getting rid of open seating and moving to assigned seating. I still think the customer service is great and the crews are wonderful, but these policy changes definitely lessen the value that Southwest used to offer. Hoping they reconsider, because a lot of loyal customers (like me) loved them for exactly the things they're now changing. read more

Omg flight attendants are so funny and kind there food is so good and the plane was not very dirty

Flown this airline many a time. Southwest is easy to travel from Islip to BWI. I have never had an issue with this leg of travel. Now you can pick your seat with Southwest so it makes it a bit more comfy. read more

We fly Southwest exclusively as of late. (Couldn't even tell you when we flew another carrier... literally YEARS ago.) While I am not a huge fan of some of the airline's changes (like having to pay for checked bags), I will take the "good with the bad." I just feel like Southwest employees are so much friendlier than other airlines. They deal with a lot of angry stressed passengers and seem to always have a smile on their faces nonetheless. We'll be flying again with Southwest soon! read more

I love a cheap flight. I really do. And when it comes to affordable flying with pilots who consistently land like pros? Southwest is it. I've never had a problem midair, and when we hit the ground, I always feel like giving the pilot a high five. They just do a solid job. The flight attendants have always been helpful, but this trip? They went above and beyond. I was exhausted... like, "questioning my suitcase's ability to exist in three dimensions" exhausted. I looked at the flight attendant and said, "It's not going to fit, is it?" and she just knew. I admitted I was too tired and weak to even attempt to lift my bag, and when she came over to help, I told her, "Shove that effer in there." She laughed, I laughed (internally, I had no energy left), and somehow it worked. Then she let me sleep undisturbed. Beautiful. 10/10 moment. Now, let's talk connections. After my connecting flight was postponed nine times, I asked, "When are you just going to admit this is canceled?" and got a solid "Ma'am, ma'am, that's not what's going to happen here." (Spoiler alert: it got canceled.) I ended up switching flights and made it work, but it taught me a valuable Southwest lesson: if you can, go direct. Connecting through Southwest can eat up your whole day... and your sanity. I'm also officially at the stage of life where I might pay for the A boarding upgrade just to snag a window seat. That middle seat is not it, especially when you're tired and no longer blessed with a "can-sleep-on-the-tray-table" body. All in all? I got there and back without a true disaster. Will absolutely fly Southwest again, especially if it's a direct flight. read more

Tiana at Gate A12 at Baltimore Airport - one of the most unprofessional staff serving customers. Needs to be retrained.

I never fly this airlines because of the seating the price for a one way ticket is crazy to me. If it wasn't for me having an emergency to get to L.A. asap I would've never flown this airlines but since it was the earliest flight I could get I had to settle. I can even upgrade on this flight. No phone holders to watch movies uncomfortable seating is something I'm not used to at all. This will go on the same list as Spirit to me. The employees it's not their fault that the company has been so bad in their business. The employees try their hardest to assist you but the booking process is terrible. Now I see why they been having so many complaints and difficulties. No assigned seating is not for us tall people at all. I wouldn't recommend this airlines to anyone for now on I am going to stick with the airlines I frequent and if it's not an emergency I will no longer deviate from that period. read more

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Family seating. Get back family seating. Why they would not have a system that doesn't attempt to nickel and dime their customers. What happened to the Southwest culture and company we had case studies on? Has that disappeared? read more

This is a small airport but very clean and nice. The price of items in the local restaurants are much cheaper than Los Angeles. Coffees/breakfast are half the price that you would pay in Los Angeles. read more

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I've flown Southwest for years and have been an A-List member for a long time. My husband is also A-List. I've generally been loyal to the airline, which is why this experience was so shocking. On January 21, 2026, I booked a round-trip flight from Baltimore to Phoenix. I paid for Choice Preferred seats and selected my seats during booking. Shortly afterward I upgraded to emergency exit row seats in the extra-legroom section. I received confirmation showing those seats assigned to me. This morning (2 days before my flight) I received a random automated email at 4 a.m. saying that my seat on the outbound flight had been refunded and that I no longer had an assigned seat. No explanation. When I logged in to reselect a seat, the only seats left on the plane were middle seats. I immediately called Southwest customer service and spoke with a representative named Angelica (Case #126034865). She told me she had no explanation for why the change was made. She also said the airline had the seats "locked down," there was nothing she could do to fix it, and my best option was to show up at the airport and ask the gate agent if they could move me to an extra-legroom seat. Meanwhile, the exact seat I had reserved had already been reassigned to someone else. So to summarize: Southwest took away a seat I had already paid for, gave it to another passenger, and customer service's solution was essentially "good luck at the airport." I asked to speak with a supervisor and was told there was none available. What makes this even more frustrating is that Southwest has been promoting its move toward assigned seating. But if the airline can simply remove your confirmed seat without explanation and offer no meaningful resolution, that completely defeats the purpose. This is not how loyal customers should be treated. I expected far better from Southwest. read more

Southwest sucks. Even with the new assigned seats policy you have to pay more to get to do that. My husband and I did (booked together under the dame reservation) jist to find out hours before the flight that they changed the flight and now we can't sit by each other. Ridiculous. I am livid. Even if we upgrade somehow they managed to only keep middle seats open so we can't sit by each other. Its Ridiculous. They wont help or do anything. Never flying Southeest again! read more

Heading South on Southwest Tine for some sun and fun. Early morning flight, Bag Check in was fast & security was swift! Staff were all very friendly and welcoming! read more

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I've been a loyal Southwest customer for over 20 years, and one of the main reasons I've always chosen them over budget airlines like Spirit was the simplicity and transparency of their pricing, especially the fact that bags were included. Recently, I was about to book with Spirit, but once I added up the upcharges for a checked bag and even picking a seat, I pivoted to Southwest. I literally did the math before purchasing my ticket and felt confident that Southwest would be the better deal, not to mention the more comfortable flying experience. So imagine my disappointment and frustration when I got to the airport, went to check my bag, and the kiosk asked me to pay $35. I was shocked. This is the very reason I avoided Spirit in the first place. It feels like Southwest has abandoned one of the core values that set them apart from other airlines "bags fly free." As someone who's trusted and supported this airline for decades, I walked away angry and disappointed. If Southwest is going to start charging for bags like the rest, then they're losing the one thing that made them truly different. read more

At almost 80, my husband is disabled and wheelchair-bound. Due to a pileup at TSA security, we didn't see my husband's cane on the conveyor belt and forgot it. Our flight's gate was at the farthest end of the A concourse. After I left him there to go get him some food, he called to tell me that the flight gate had been changed to the farthest end of the B concourse. The wheelchair attendant would come and move him back. When I met him at the new gate, we discovered that his cane was missing, The gate attendant made a call to find it and the situation became confusing. By this time, I was feeling exhausted, discouraged and very much my 77-year-old age. At that point, a man in an officer's uniform stepped up and inquired about it. He told me that I could get on the plane and not wait for the cane, that he would check into it. When he brought the cane to our seats on the plane, I noticed his name was Dennis W. Garrett. He had walked all the way back to security to retrieve it. We also appreciated the flight attendants on our plane were very helpful and kind. This positive experience certainly made our day! read more

I absolutely would not recommend flying with Southwest Airlines. There is always the matter of inconsistency, there is always a delay or inconvenience that they DO NOT reimburse for unless you count $15 voucher for a $1200 flight that came with an 8 hour delay and an "im sorry but there is nothing we can do" I am a frequent flyer of southwest and every single time I have flown with them it is ALWAYS a delay it is ALWAYS a problem that they are less than willing to help you solve just take a voucher paper and go on about your crappy day. I will not be flying with southwest anymore out of pure and utter inconvenience. As if an 8hour flight delay coming wasn't too much I also got the pleasure of having a 5 hour delay and a flight cancellation on my way going home . Worst flight experience ever and the airline customer service did not help with proper customer service either. 0/10 DO NOT RECOMMEND read more

My recent experience with Southwest was incredibly disappointing and has left me rethinking ever booking with them again. My flight was delayed over an hour, which caused me to miss my connecting flight. There were no other flight options available that evening, so I was forced to take the delayed flight anyway and stay overnight in my layover city. The next available flight wasn't until the following day--prolonging my travel by a full 24 hours. Communication from Southwest throughout this ordeal was almost nonexistent. Updates on the delay were vague, and no clear information was provided about what passengers could expect or how we would be accommodated. When I arrived at my layover destination, I waited for luggage that never appeared, only to be told it would take 2-3 hours if I requested it to be pulled. Since my connecting flight wasn't until the next day, this meant I had to spend the night without any of my clothes, toiletries, or essentials. No meal vouchers were offered for dinner or breakfast, no reimbursement for additional food or necessities, and no proactive assistance other than a hotel room. To be fair, the ticketing agents I worked with during rebooking were kind, patient, and genuinely tried to help. However, they had very limited options to offer, and it was clear Southwest's systems and policies left them with little ability to actually resolve the situation in a meaningful way. When I finally arrived at my final destination, my luggage was again delayed. I waited two additional hours at baggage claim with no Southwest employee present at the baggage office to offer direction or updates. Passengers were left to sit and wonder if and when our luggage would show up. This series of failures had a significant impact: I missed important appointments, incurred cancellation fees, and had to spend more money on basic amenities because of delays that were entirely out of my control. Adding insult to injury, I had originally paid for priority A-Group boarding, but when I was rebooked, I was placed in the very last boarding group without any explanation or adjustment. Southwest once stood out for its customer service and value, especially with its included baggage policy. However, with the recent policy changes, poor communication, lack of support, and complete disregard for passengers' time and needs, there is simply no longer an incentive to choose this airline. Overall, this experience was mishandled from start to finish, and while the staff I interacted with did their best, the airline's systems and policies fell far short of what passengers deserve. read more

The flight attendants exhibited subpar hospitality and a surprising lack of professionalism throughout the flight. I found the crew's demeanor to be rather abrasive and inconsistent with the airline's brand standards. The tone and attitude was unprofessional. read more

I can't recommend Southwest enough! Every time I fly with them I'm astonished as how kind and helpful everyone is read more

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Skiers and snowboarders beware! My brand new unused Bern helmet was absolutely pancaked and my bag slashed and I immediately went to the bag office where I was greeted with that's not our problem attitude. So I called and the lady told me to go back (and I did in the middle of my vacation) where another lady said I didn't come back in time even though I told her about the incident where I was told to leave and after all that the best they could do was a $300 voucher which is not what I wanted considering I won't be flying this airline again they lost a highly valued customer with their terrible service. read more

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This airline is not up to par with the standards I expect from a flight service provider. It is advisable to avoid flying with them. The flight arrived an hour late in Charlotte, and despite the captain's assurance when landing in Baltimore that our connecting flights would wait, we were not able to board our next flight at 4:15 as promised. When we got to the gate at 4:15 that's the time that the flight is supposed to leave. There was a lack of communication between the pilot and the ground staff, leading to a significant delay and inconvenience for me. We were left stranded at the airport for five hours before the next flight was available, turning a three-hour journey into a nine-hour ordeal. Dealing with this company was a frustrating experience and a waste of time. read more

every time I fly from Providence or Boston to LA on southwest my departing flight is canceled. customer service is non existent. they move me from group A to C even after having to spend hours in a connecting city. they have 3 people working the counter at LAX! LAX a huge airport and they are a rude ! the poor people ahead of me were about to miss their flight and they act like welp not our problem. a teenage girl was confused and they wouldn't help her! the Baltimore airport has never been cleaned it's like waiting for your flight in skid row. read more

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Let me tell you something. I have been airport hopping since early this am and not on purpose. Southwest is my favorite airline but today. . . Not so much . Arrived early at DCA for a 6:55 am flight to Orlando with a 10:30 connecting flight to Costa Rica. While at DCA, our flight gets delayed 3 hr because the crew needed rest. I am all for the crew getting rest when they are flying me up in God's blue sky but now the delay has caused me to miss my connecting flight to Costa Rica where we are supposed to to meet up friends. The only other flight out today was from BWI to Houston to Costa Rica arriving at 8:40 pm when my previous arrival time was 12:55pm. Long layover in Houston but we will get to Costa Rica today. Rock and a hard place. Either delay my arrival today or go home and do the whole airport traverse the next day. Nope! So our flight was rebooked out of BWI with pre-boarding courtesy, a Taxi voucher and 2 Southwest future trip vouchers. Off we went to BWI. The adventure continues in Houston read more

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I had a bag that was overweight. The clerk at the desk Arim, was extremely helpful and made our check in a breeze. She informed us that southwest has a buy a bag option where you can purchase a bag for $25 and pack it with whatever to bring down your bags weight (while supplies last). An economy friendly option for those balling on a budget. Def worth it and we got some cool southwest swag to travel with for times like this. Exceptional service and one of the main reasons I only fly southwest domestically. read more

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Had a wonderful flight to Jacksonville to BWI Baltimore. Everything ran like clockwork. Great experience. read more

Southwest Airlines - Airlines Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

05/26/24 Just went to ticket counter to get my ticket changed for pre boarding because I'm handicapped, crushed both my feet and I have difficulty just standing in line and I have a medical device in my back. I've never had an issue until today. When I asked he asked me why I needed to have pre boarding what's wrong with me what can't you stand or walk why didn't you get a wheelchair. I explained to him this is ridiculous I've never been discriminated like this before. read more

Update.... So I'm trying to get home... and then came this SW foolishness. I really wanna use other choice words. Now after the holidays, I wanna get home! I was at my Familias house minding my own business. When all the sudden I get a SW chirp on my phone my flight been canceled, and no it's not weather related cuz the snow done melted and roads are clear as day. The communication was very vague. You got more news n updates from Twitter then them. Agent was like you should be ok to rebook for tomorrow. Smh. Apparently while SW execs are at their vacay homes chilling, they aren't giving a hoot about the fiasco. So there's a scheduling glitch and some issues with software issues. The pilots and flight crew show up, but can't fly the plane. The agent on the phone try to feed me bs that's its mechanical. Not true. After my 3x canceled flight, I'm booking with American Airlines. So we'll see how it goes. Also CVG is slammed... Trying booking out of DAYTON Or elsewhere.. Goodluck. read more

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Delays 1.5-9 hours lately everytime my kids or I fly. Fees for bags also raised to a rediculous level. If a toddler at 25lbs is the same cost as a 400lb man, then the baggage per weight is unacceptable read more

This review is only my opinion. SWA has always made changes for the worse, in the past. However, they have done so gradually and always staying ahead of other airlines. Now, SWA is making so many changes at once or frequently that they are no longer a better airline than most. And these are no minor changes. They adversely affect the casual, frequent loyal, and business customers. The current leadership (If you can call them that) is flying the airline straight into the ground. The company founder, Herb Kelleher, would be so ashamed and outraged at the direction they are taking his once outstanding airline. What a shame to see this airline being destroyed. This is a golden opportunity for other airlines to poach disenchanted SWA customers. I'll be looking for other wings to fly with. read more

Southwest Airlines does it right. Easy process at a great ticket price and the service and staff are great with good attitudes and make ur flight experience a good one. Planes are clean and smooth. Good price and good flight experience. Easy to get in and out and no BS buying seats or paying for carry on. They don't nickel and dime u. :) read more

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In May 2025, my husband, son, and I flew with Southwest Airlines--our usual choice--for our son's basketball tournament. Unfortunately, this experience left us feeling extremely unsafe and disappointed. My son and I were seated in the same row with a male passenger, while my husband and another parent from our team sat directly behind us. As soon as I sat down, I noticed the man next to me smelled strongly of alcohol. His behavior throughout the flight was erratic--he was fidgety, grinning at random moments, and using what appeared to be encrypted or coded apps to send messages. His hands were trembling so much that I couldn't read the messages, but his overall demeanor kept me on high alert for the entire flight. After we landed, the situation escalated. I saw him switch his phone to the front-facing camera and sneak multiple photos of me. I immediately confronted him and asked, "Why the F did you take a picture of me?" I attempted to get assistance from the flight attendants, but no one responded. I continued to press him, and at first, he denied taking any photos. Then my husband stood up from the row behind us and also questioned him. At that point, the man changed his story, admitting he had taken the pictures "by mistake" and agreed to delete them. I watched him delete them, and I also had to go into his deleted photos folder myself to ensure they were permanently removed, as he pretended not to know how. During this, another passenger--who had no idea what was happening--shouted at me to "shut the F up" because he was in a hurry to get off the plane. I told him to mind his business, and he backed off once he realized I wasn't going to tolerate disrespect. To make matters worse, another passenger falsely claimed that my husband had hit the man, which was completely untrue. When the police arrived, they spoke to the man who took the photos first, completely ignoring me--even though I was the one who had been violated. It felt like racial bias, as I--a Black woman--was disregarded, while the white man who caused the issue was given the first word. In the end, nothing was done. The man continued on to his connecting flight to Boston, and we were left feeling deeply unsettled and unprotected. Southwest, do better. Passenger safety and accountability should not be optional. read more