
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CARRY ON ITEMS FREE

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Customers are allowed to check three bags plus one piece of sporting equipment free of charge so remember, limit the number of gifts you pack if you're planning on taking those snow skis. Southwest does not accept luggage over 100 pounds and charges a handling fee for luggage over 70 pounds. Things to remember when checking your luggage.If Customers have several small gifts and have no alternative, they should keep the gifts unwrapped and place them in a shopping bag for transport, keeping in mind the carryon limit and the fact that the boxes may be opened for inspection. Southwest Airlines' carryon bag sizing limit is 10x16x24, and the personal item should be considerably smaller. It is important to note that a gift or bag of gifts carried onboard will constitute a personal item or carryon bag depending on the size. Airline passengers may now carry only one bag plus one smaller, personal-type item onboard the airplane. In keeping with new security directives from the FAA, strict limits are being imposed on carryon items. Packages/gifts will count toward the new FAA-mandated carryon policy.Customers can check for the latest FAA-approved items. Travelers also should screen themselves while packing and leave any questionable items at home. Customers who intend to transport several gifts or wrapped packages should make arrangements to ship their gifts and other wrapped packages ahead of time using a shipping company. Therefore, any wrapped packages/gifts are subject to a physical search under the FAA's heightened security measures. Carryon items and checked luggage are subject to a physical search in order to identify all items contained within.

Southwest Airlines wants to remind Customers that gifts, whether in luggage to be checked or carried onboard the aircraft, should not be wrapped. Customers should not wrap their packages/gifts.Please keep the following in mind when traveling this holiday season: Before taking your flight, our holiday travelers should check for the latest Federal Aviation Administration security updates, curbside checkin availability, and airport arrival updates. Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) wants to wish our Customers a happy, healthy, and safe holiday season.
