Budget carrier Frontier Airlines will offer free checked bags and assigned seating for a limited period after rival Southwest ended the benefits.

The carrier’s decision to charge baggage fees harks back to Disneyland’s move from the free Fast Pass in favor of the paid Lightning Lane program.

Frontier, which is going through its own overhaul to offer more premium perks, said it may even make the free bags permanent if enough people take advantage of the temporary deal.

If you fly Southwest Airlines, Rapid Rewards A-list preferred members and customers traveling on Business Select fares will still get two free checked bags. The Richmond County School System has ...

SXSW will be two days shorter and not feature a dedicated music weekend. The festival brings in thousands of people and millions of dollars to Austin each year.