Southwest Airlines officially implements checked bag fees for the first time in their history, charging $35 for first bags while keeping Southwest cardholders exempt. Qatar Airways launches their best-ever Avios purchase bonus at 70% off, making points available for just 1.35 cents each through June 4th. American Express rolls out new targeted offers including 20% back at IHG hotels, while Iberia quietly raises award prices overnight. Plus, Delta makes a 300-mile detour to save a distressed dog, and we explore why airline uniforms never make it to eBay.
