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Southwest Airlines Baggage Policy, Guidelines and Protocols
The Southwest Airlines is the largest airlines which is located in Dallas. The airlines provides its best class service at the reasonable/ pocket friendly fares to more than 100 destinations out of which 41 destinations are of United States in addition to the international flight services to the places including Bahamas, Aruba, Belize, Costa Rica, Jamaica, Mexico, Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico. To provide the best class service at the lower cost, Southwest also flies to International airports such as Chicago Midway and Dallas Love field.
Southwest Baggage policy and protocols
The passengers of Southwest Airlines are allowed to carry 2 checked bags and one personal item which includes the handbag or a laptop bag. Garment bag or any other baggage will not be accessed as personal items. Carry on baggage should not exceeds the limits as per airline guidelines or must be fit in the overhead bins or under the seat.
Carry on Baggage Rules
Only one carry-on bag will be allowed which will include a purse, briefcase or a laptop bag. The bag should be fit under the seat or in the overhead bin.
Checked Baggage Policy
The passengers are allowed to carry only 2 checked bags and the extra cost will be imposed If the number of bags increased the permitted limit as per the airline policy.
| Baggage | Number of pieces | Maximum Size | Maximum Weight |
| Personal Items | 1 | 18.5 x 8.5 x 13.5 inch | Should have proper weight |
| Checked | 2 | 157 cm | 50 pounds |
| Carry-on | 1 | 127 cm | Should have proper weight |
Excess baggage or over size baggage
The permitted luggage weight must not be increased the limit of 62 inches including dimensions of 50lbs as per norms. In case of over limit extra cost will be imposed.
Overweight baggage policy
Passengers have to pay the extra cost for their extra luggage or overweight baggage. Bags having the weight more than 50 pounds will be charged will extra fee.
Baggage having the weight between 51 kg to 100 pounds or 160 to 292 cm will be charged accordingly.
Bags exceeds the limit of 100 pounds or more than 292 cm will be excluded from the checked baggage list.
Sports Equipment Policy
Golf bags, skis, hockey, fishing equipment are allowed if not exceeding the size and weight limits. Extra fees will be applied accordingly.
Pet policy
Small Cats and Dogs are allowed if and only if they are vaccinated. The pets are allowed in a pet carrier as per the size and weight protocols by the airlines.
No animals will be allowed to travel in-cabin on International flights.
Southwest Airlines services and in-flight services
All the alcoholic beverages are free in-flight. Alcoholic drinks are also offered during the popular holidays.
In-flight entertainment policy
Passengers will be provided with free Wi-Fi facilities. They will be allowed to enjoy live television, movie on demand and other services.
Check-in rules and protocols of Southwest Airlines
Before you travel, you must have your photo ID, E-ticket, reservation code, flight number destination. You can ingress the reservation with E-ticket and reservation number provided to you. Other check-in rules which one should be aware about are as follows:
Online check-in or Web check-in service will be start 24 hours and will be end 60 minutes prior to departure.
Earlybird Check-in policy will automatically works and assign you the boarding position. Moreover you are allowed to choose or change seats. You can also access overhead bi9n storage for your carry-on.
Mobile check in service will starts 24 hours prior to departure time.
Curbside Check-in will starts from 3hr to 60 minutes prior to departure time.
Self service kiosk and check-in from ticket counter will start from 3hours to 30 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time. don’t forget to bring the printed boarding pass.
This article contains the rules and protocols about the baggage policies and other guidelines related to Southwest Airlines.
