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Southwest Checked Baggage: Free Allowances, Size and Fees
Southwest checked bags are not free on every fare. Check eligibility for free bags, the 50-pound and 62-inch standard limits, and extra-bag rules.
Southwest Bags Fly Free: Who Still Gets Free Checked Bags?
Southwest no longer includes two free checked bags with every fare. See which fares and Rapid Rewards benefits qualify, and how to compare your trip cost.
Southwest Carry-On Rules: Size, Personal Item and Fees
Southwest allows a free 24 × 16 × 10 inch carry-on and one personal item. See how to measure your bag and how checked-bag fees now differ by fare.
Carry-On Only for Austin: AUS Airlines, Climate & Packing Tips
Austin carry-on guide: Southwest, American, and other airlines at AUS, season packing tips, and what to bring for 6th Street, Barton Springs, and SXSW.
Carry-On Only for Nashville: Airlines, BNA, and Packing Tips
Nashville carry-on guide: Southwest fare and bag rules at BNA, boots vs packing space, Broadway outfits, summer heat, and whiskey shipping.
Carry-On Only for Las Vegas: Airlines, LAS, and Packing Tips
Las Vegas carry-on guide: Southwest bags fly free, Spirit/Frontier/Allegiant fees, LAS airport tips, and what to pack for the Strip.
Carry-On Only for Orlando: Airlines, MCO, and Packing Tips
Orlando carry-on guide: Southwest bags free at MCO, Spirit/Frontier fees, Disney park packing strategy, rain ponchos, and theme park bag tips.
Carry-On Only for Sacramento: SMF Airport & Packing Tips
Sacramento carry-on guide: Southwest hub at SMF, packing for extreme Central Valley heat, Old Sacramento, and day trips to Napa, Tahoe, and San Francisco.
Carry-On Only for San Diego: SAN Airlines, Climate & Packing Tips
San Diego carry-on guide: Southwest and Alaska at SAN, what to pack for beaches, Balboa Park, and the city with the best year-round climate in the US.