If you’re traveling with Southwest Airlines on an upcoming flight, here’s everything you need to know about Southwest Airlines baggage allowance and fees.
Southwest Airlines carry-on baggage
TSA regulations only allow one carry-on bag and one small personal item. If you are traveling with a pet, it is important to remember that pet carriers will be counted as part of your carry-on baggage allowance.
Southwest Airlines passengers may carry one piece of carry-on luggage not exceeding 24 x 16 x 10 inches (approx. 61 x 40 x 25 cm), which can be placed in the overhead bin.
Additionally, one small personal item is allowed. It should not exceed 18.5 x 8.5 x 13.5 inches and should fit under the seat in front of you. If you’re traveling with Southwest Airlines on an upcoming flight, here’s everything you need to know about Southwest Airlines baggage allowance and fees.
Southwest Airlines carry-on baggage
TSA regulations only allow one carry-on bag and one small personal item. If you are traveling with a pet, it is important to remember that pet carriers will be counted as part of your carry-on baggage allowance.
Southwest Airlines passengers may carry one piece of carry-on luggage not exceeding 24 x 16 x 10 inches (approx. 61 x 40 x 25 cm), which can be placed in the overhead bin.
Additionally, one small personal item is allowed. It should not exceed 18.5 x 8.5 x 13.5 inches and should fit under the seat in front of you.
Southwest Airlines Checked Baggage
Southwest Airlines allows two pieces of checked baggage free of charge per ticketed Customer, as long as the bags do not exceed 50 pounds and 62 inches (L+W+H).
Overweight checked bags will incur a charge of $100 for weights between 51 and 70 pounds, or $125 for weights between 71 and 100 pounds.
Oversized luggage exceeding 62 inches (up to 80 inches) will incur a charge of $125 per bag.
Southwest Airlines Special Baggage and Sports Equipment
You may substitute certain items as part of your checked baggage allowance, as long as they do not exceed 62 inches and weigh no more than 50 pounds. If you exceed the measurements or weights indicated, additional charges will apply.
Find more information about what you can bring here.
Traveling with babies on Southwest Airlines
If you are traveling with a child under 2 years old who will not occupy a seat, you will not need to purchase a plane ticket. However, you must carry your boarding verification document with you.
Southwest Airlines also offers tickets for children ages two and up, at a lower price than adult fares. A child over 2 years old must have their own seat and carry a boarding pass on the flight. All children must be accompanied by an adult on the plane.
