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Can I have a backpack and a carry-on Southwest?

Jim Brown

Can I have a backpack and a carry-on Southwest?

Re: Backpack + carry-on bag? Yes, as a Southwest passenger, you are allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item. Per the Southwest.com FAQs, TSA regulations allow a backpack as a personal item when dimensions are 18.5 x 8.5 x 13.5 inches.

Does Southwest have a carry-on fee?

Overweight items from 50 to 100 pounds and oversized items in excess of 62 inches but not more than 80 inches will be accepted for a charge of $75 per item….Optional Travel Charges.

FEE COST
1st Carryon Bag $0 per bag
2nd Carryon Bag (Personal Item) $0 per bag
1st Checked Bag $0 per bag
2nd Checked Bag $0 per bag

What airlines allow carry ons for free?

Domestic & International carry-on baggage size chart

Airline Carry On Fee Domestic Size; Weight (N/A unless noted)
Delta Air Lines Free* 22 x 14 x 9
United Airlines Free* 22 x 14 x 9
Southwest Airlines Free 10 x 16 x 24
JetBlue Airways Free 22 x 14 x 9

Are all carry ons free?

Most travelers can bring on board one full-size carry-on bag and one personal item for free. However, there are important exceptions, including for customers traveling on Basic Economy tickets.

How strict is Southwest carry-on size?

Southwest Airlines (WN) allows 1 carry-on bag and 1 personal item (purse, briefcase, laptop bag) per passenger fee free. Carry-on should not exceed the following size and weight restrictions: 50 linear inches (24 x 16 x 10 in) or 127 centimeters (61 x 41 x 28 cm) including handles and wheels.

Is Southwest strict with carry-on size?

Can I bring food on Southwest Airlines?

You can also bring certain items with you into the airplane cabin on Southwest Airlines flights. This includes your outer clothing, walking canes and umbrellas and any food you intend to eat on the flight, as long as it’s in disposable packaging.

Do you get free carry on bags on Southwest Airlines?

Boarding a Southwest flight with a free carry on bag. With the growth of low cost carriers both in the US and abroad, many more airlines are now charging for carry on bags as well. In the US, ultra-low cost airlines like Spirit, Allegiant, and Frontier charge a fee that is often larger than their checked bag fee.

How many carry ons can you take on Southwest Airlines?

Southwest Airlines (WN) allows 1 carry-on bag and 1 personal item (purse, briefcase, laptop bag) per passenger fee free. Carry-on should not exceed the following size and weight restrictions: Fit in the overhead bin or under the seat in front of you.

What can you take on a Southwest Airlines Flight?

Southwest Airlines allows one personal item and one carry-on bag at no charge. What does Southwest Airlines consider a Personal item? Personal-type items include purses, briefcases, cameras, food containers, or laptops (case included).

Where do I Check my carry on bag on Southwest Airlines?

If you are not sure what size your carry on is, Southwest Airlines typically provides “size check templates” located at their ticketing counters and departure gates. But if you wait until you get to either of these locations and have an issue, it’s too late. As a rule, Southwest Airlines does not impose weight restrictions with a carry-on bag.

Can I have a backpack and a carry on Southwest?

Jim Brown

Can I have a backpack and a carry on Southwest?

Re: Backpack + carry-on bag? Yes, as a Southwest passenger, you are allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item. Per the Southwest.com FAQs, TSA regulations allow a backpack as a personal item when dimensions are 18.5 x 8.5 x 13.5 inches.

Can you bring a pillow on a plane Southwest?

Most (but not all) allows a carry on bag, plus a personal item such as a purse or backpack. Coats, travel pillows, books, etc. are all generally accepted as part of your attire (i.e. they aren’t going to count your coat as a separate personal item on top of what you already have and deny your having it).

Does a pillow count as a carry on?

If you are carrying a pillow in your hand it’s baggage and counts as a personal item or carry on. You need to pack your travel pillow inside one of your bags. So a full-size pillow would be too large to count as a personal item.

Can I take shampoo in my carry-on luggage?

Shampoo, conditioner, and roll-on, aerosol, and gel deodorant must be travel-sized and fit in one quart-sized, zip-top bag to meet carry-on bag requirements. If the containers are larger than 3.4 ounces, you will need to pack them in your checked luggage.

What foods are not allowed on Southwest Airlines?

Certain items are exempt from the TSA carryon liquid rules including medications and infant and child nourishments. Southwest Airlines currently prohibits self-defense sprays on any flight regardless if it is checked or carried on. Please see the TSA’s web site for a list of prohibited carryon items.

What kind of liquids are allowed on Southwest Airlines?

Liquids, aersols, gels, creams and pastes. Certain items are exempt from the TSA carryon liquid rules including medications and infant and child nourishments. Southwest Airlines currently prohibits self-defense sprays on any flight regardless if it is checked or carried on. Please see the TSA’s web site for a list of prohibited carryon items.

What can I take in my carryon bag on Southwest Airlines?

Walking canes or umbrellas. Each passenger is permitted to bring one quart-sized bag of liquids aerosol, gels, creams and pastes in your carryon bag and through the TSA security checkpoint. These are limited to 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) or less per item.

What kind of items are not allowed on a plane?

Flammable Equipment like camp stoves, heaters, lanterns or other camp equipment is not allowed in both checked or carry-on baggage. You can carry these items if the equipment is brand new, unused and still in the manufacturer’s package. The cutting instruments like knives, axes, and other sharp objects are only allowed in checked baggage only.