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Southwest surprises, tariff guac shock, and fraud flourishes

The Indicator from Planet Money

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Shifting Policies: Southwest's Baggage Fees Revolution

This chapter explores Southwest Airlines' recent policy change from free checked bags to charging fees for some travelers, marking a departure from its 'transfarency' ethos. The discussion also touches on the broader unbundling trend in the airline industry and humorously examines the rising avocado consumption in American culture.

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