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In this blog- read about the baggage allowance of Southwest Airlines.

BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE

Southwest airlines allow one personal item and one standard-sized carry-on baggage per customer, free of cost.

Carry-on baggage.

Personal items like purse briefcase, laptop bag should be small in size and fit properly in the overhead bin or under-seat storage space.

·      There are no particular weight and dimension restrictions for the personal item but the small size is preferred.

Standard size baggage like bag pack, small trolley and sling bag is allowed as carry-on baggage. The baggage must be fit in the overhead bin or under-seat storage space.

·      Maximum dimensions: 50 linear inches (24 x 16 x 10 in) or 127 centimeters (61 x 41 x 28 cm) including handles and wheels

The following items will not count against the "one-bag plus one personal-type item" limit:

·      A child restraint device for a child with a reserved seat

·      Assistive/mobility devices for passengers with a disability. There is no restriction of the number of assistive/mobility devices a Customer can bring onboard the aircraft

·      Garments or other wearable clothes

·      Food contained in disposable packaging

·      Umbrellas

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Checked baggage

Southwest Airlines allows 2 bags standard, up to 10 bags maximum per passenger.

·      Baggage must fit under these dimensions: 62 inches or 157 centimeters (length + width + height)

·      Baggage must not be heavier than these limits: 50 pounds or 23 kilograms

The first two checked bags are free of cost and if a passenger wants to carry more than that, fees may apply.

If the passenger is an active US military personnel and/or dependent then additional bags may be checked fee-free.

Exceptional case- From November 16 to January 16, in all flights to/from Belize, Mexico City, Montego Bay, and San Jose, Costa Rica. Passengers are allowed only 2 checked bags.

CPAP Devices are allowed and will not count as Checked- baggage.

Note- Baggage heavier or greater than these standards will be charged extra according to the airline policy.

Oversized and Overweight Baggage

·      Southwest Airline will charge extra on all bags larger than 63 to 115 linear inches or from 160 to 292 centimeters.

·      Bags exceeding 115 linear inches or 292 centimeters will not be accepted as checked baggage.

This is a little piece of information to keep in mind while you exploring new places with Southwest Airlines Official Site. Fly everywhere and create memories, Happy Journey!