Southwest checked bag fees apply to Basic, Choice, and Choice Preferred fares. Choice Extra fares and A-List Preferred members get two free checked bags. A-List members and credit cardmembers get only the first checked bag free.
| Southwest Airlines | |
|---|---|
| Personal item | One smaller, personal type item (e.g., purse, briefcase, laptop computer case, backpack, small camera) |
| Cabin bag | One carryon bag not exceeding 10 x 16 x 24 inches |
| Cabin bag weight | — |
| Checked bag included | Bag fees apply to Basic, Choice, and Choice Preferred fares; Choice Extra fares and Rapid Rewards A-List Preferred Members receive two free checked bags; A-List Members and Rapid Rewards Credit Cardmembers only receive their first checked bag for free |
| First checked bag | — |
| Second checked bag | — |
| Checked bag weight | — |
| Overweight bag | Overweight items from 51-70 pounds will cost $100; overweight items 71-100 pounds will cost $200 |
| In-flight wifi | Free WiFi is only for Rapid Rewards Members; $8 WiFi access is available on select aircraft only, for $8 per device from takeoff to landing |
Checked Baggage Fees
Checked bag fees apply to Basic, Choice, and Choice Preferred fares. Choice Extra fares and Rapid Rewards A-List Preferred Members receive two free checked bags. A-List Members and Rapid Rewards Credit Cardmembers only receive their first checked bag for free. In total, a Customer is limited to check 20 pieces of checked baggage per flight.
Carryon and Personal Items
Southwest allows all ticketed Passengers to carry on one carryon bag and one smaller, personal type item for free. The carryon bag must not exceed 10 x 16 x 24 inches. The personal item can be a purse, briefcase, laptop computer case, backpack, or small camera.
Overweight and Oversized Baggage
Overweight items from 51-70 pounds will cost $100. Overweight items 71-100 pounds will cost $200. Oversized items in excess of 62 inches but not more than 80 inches will be accepted for a charge of $200 per item plus the standard baggage fee.
Ways to pay less
- Southwest allows all ticketed Passengers to carry on one carryon bag and one smaller, personal type item for free
- Overweight items from 51-70 pounds will cost $100; overweight items 71-100 pounds will cost $200
- Oversized items in excess of 62 inches but not more than 80 inches will be accepted for a charge of $200 per item plus the standard baggage fee
- In total, a Customer is limited to check 20 pieces of checked baggage per flight
- Free WiFi is only for Rapid Rewards Members; $8 WiFi access is available on select aircraft only, for $8 per device from takeoff to landing
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Questions
How much does Southwest charge for checked bags?
Fees apply to Basic, Choice, and Choice Preferred fares. Choice Extra fares and A-List Preferred Members get two free checked bags. A-List Members and credit cardmembers get only the first checked bag free.
What is the carryon bag size limit on Southwest?
One carryon bag not exceeding 10 x 16 x 24 inches is allowed per passenger, plus one smaller personal item.
How much does Southwest charge for overweight bags?
Overweight items from 51-70 pounds cost $100. Overweight items 71-100 pounds cost $200.
How much does Southwest charge for oversized bags?
Oversized items in excess of 62 inches but not more than 80 inches are accepted for a charge of $200 per item plus the standard baggage fee.
Is WiFi free on Southwest?
Free WiFi is only for Rapid Rewards Members. $8 WiFi access is available on select aircraft only, for $8 per device from takeoff to landing.