Southwest Airlines: Farewell, Pretzel Mix. Hello, Pistachio Uprising.
Southwest just joined the rest of the airline provider herd, and half the internet is acting like the apocalypse has boarding priority. I am fine with these changes and have one more I'd like Southwest to implement. Let’s recap the “controversy”: Baggage fees: $35 first, $45 second. Big whoop. If that breaks you, your trip was already over budget. Plus, A-List, Business Select, and SWAL cardholders still fly with free bags . What, you mean loyalty actually means something!? I'm in that group, so this doesn't affect me. Good luck finding a lower price on baggage fees, unless you prepay with a credit card when you book your flight. Here's the reality: If the baggage fee is going to break your trip, then don't buy a big lunch when you get to Disneyland. If you are changing airlines out of protest, then goodie gumdrops to you. Go fly Spirit and let us know how it goes. Snack outrage: Pistachios are in. Bring your own if that crushes your spirit. Who flies an airl...