Airlines love extra fees, even Southwest which doesn’t charge for as many things as some of its rivals.
That's a major giveback to passengers, as the airlines still generally offer cheaper tickets than United, American, and other carriers considered"full fare." Still, while you would think a major airline dropping a key fee would lead to others doing the same, that has not been the case.
A second airline making the move and offering free WiFi could push American, United, and Southwest to do the same.
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