Southwest Still Offering 2 Free Checked Bags for Interisland Flights!
Southwest Still Offering 2 Free Checked Bags for Interisland Flights!
Aloha, Hawaii Reward Travelers and Credit Hackers! 🌺✈️
We’ve got some great news for our Hawaii ohana who love to fly between the islands. Southwest Airlines just confirmed that even though they’re making major changes to their baggage policy starting May 28, 2025, Hawaii residents flying interisland will still get to enjoy two free checked bags!
In case you missed it, Southwest recently announced they’ll begin charging for checked bags on most mainland and international flights — a big shift from their longtime "Bags Fly Free" policy. But thanks to strong local feedback and Southwest’s ongoing commitment to the islands, this change will NOT affect interisland travelers.
✅ What You Need to Know:
Two free checked bags will remain for all interisland flights within Hawaii.
You must have a Hawaii address linked to your Southwest Rapid Rewards account to qualify.
This exemption only applies to flights within the Hawaiian Islands — not for flights between Hawaii and the mainland or international destinations.
🎥 For the full update straight from Southwest’s leadership, you can check out the Hawaii News Now video here.
Why This Matters
For families, students, business travelers, and weekend adventurers who depend on affordable interisland travel, free checked bags are a huge win. Not only does it help save serious money, but it also keeps Southwest one of the best options for flying between Oahu, Maui, Kauai, and the Big Island.
At Hawaii Reward Travel and The Credit Hacker, we’re always looking for ways to help you save more, earn more, and travel better, and keeping two free checked bags is a big deal for all of us flying out of the 808.
If you're not already flying Southwest interisland (or haven't linked your Hawaii address to your Rapid Rewards profile), now’s the time to jump on it!
Stay tuned for more travel updates, point hacking tips, and Hawaii-exclusive deals!
🌴 With the right strategies, traveling smarter (and cheaper) is always possible.
Mahalo,
Scottie
Hawaii Reward Travel | The Credit Hacker
