Southwest Airlines Baggage Information Checked and Carryon Baggage
Note: Effective June 17, 2009, the charge for checking a third bag or a bag weighing 51-70 pounds will be $50. The charge will apply to Customers who purchased or changed their reservation on or after June 1, 2009. Customers who purchased their reservation before June 1, 2009, will be subject to the $25 charge for checking a third bag or any bag weighing 51-70 pounds.
Checked Baggage- Baggage Allowance: Southwest allows two (2) checked pieces of baggage per ticketed Customer. Size and weight limitations apply.
- Excess Baggage: Effective June 17, 2009, your 3rd through 9th bag or item will incur a charge of $50 per piece, and any bag or item thereafter will be $110 per piece.
- Weight and Size Allowance: Maximum weight is 50 pounds and maximum size is 62 inches (length + width + height) per checked piece of luggage. Effective June 17, 2009, overweight items from 51 to 100 pounds and oversized items in excess of 62 inches but not more than 80 inches (e.g.; surfboards, bicycles, vaulting poles) will be accepted for a charge of $50 per item. Any item weighing more than 100 pounds must be shipped as Air Cargo. However, Customers cannot use SWA Cargo unless classified as a Known Shipper as defined by the TSA or TSA approved Indirect Air Carriers (IAC).
Carryon BaggagePer TSA regulations, carryon items are limited to one bag plus one smaller, personal-type item.
- Personal-type items include purses, briefcases, cameras, food containers, or laptops (case included).
- Southwest Airlines limits carryon bag dimensions to 10x16x24 inches.
- All Customers and Employees and their items are subject to a thorough, physical search.
- The following items are not considered carryon bags or personal-type items and are not counted against the "one-bag plus one personal-type item" limit:
- A child restraint device for a child who has been ticketed, who has a seat reserved, or for which complimentary, available space exists.
- Assistive/mobility devices for individuals with a disability. There is no limit to the number of assistive/mobility devices a Customer can bring onboard the aircraft.
- Outer garments or other wearable articles of clothing.
- Food for consumption during flight contained in disposable packaging.
- Walking canes or umbrellas.
- Please see the TSA's web site for a list of allowable carryon items.
