Southwest Airlines allows each passenger to carry on one bag and one personal item free of charge. The carry-on bag must not exceed the size limit of 24 x 16 x 10 inches (including wheels, handles, and exterior pockets) . The personal item must fit under the seat in front of the passenger, with a size limit of 16.25 x 13.5 x 8 inches. If the personal item does not fit or there is no seat in front of the passenger, a staff member will ask the passenger to place it in the overhead compartments.
Passengers are allowed to pack one quart-sized bag of liquids, aerosol, gels, creams, and pastes in their carry-on bag. These items are limited to 3.4 oz (100 mL) each. The objects in question must be put in a transparent, plastic, sealable bag for scrutiny at security checkpoints.
Southwest Airlines permits checked bags on their flights, but there are limits on the number, size, and weight of items that may be brought. Passengers are allowed two checked bags, which may not exceed 62 linear inches in dimension (length + breadth + height) or 50 pounds. Additional penalties, ranging from $75 to $125 per bag, will be assessed for overweight and excessive baggage.
In summary, the following items are allowed in carry-on baggage on Southwest Airlines:
- One carry-on bag not exceeding 24 x 16 x 10 inches (including wheels, handles, and exterior pockets)
- One personal item not exceeding 16.25 x 13.5 x 8 inches
- One quart-sized bag of liquids, aerosol, gels, creams, and pastes, limited to 3.4 oz (100 mL) each, in a transparent, plastic, sealable bag for scrutiny at security checkpoints.
