Carryon Baggage

Carryon Baggage

Per TSA regulations, carryon items are limited to one bag plus one small, personal item.

• Personal-type items include purses, briefcases, cameras, food containers, or laptops (case included).
• Southwest Airlines limits carryon bag dimensions to 10 x 16 x 24 inches.
• All Customers and Employees and their items are subject to a thorough, physical search.
• The following items are not considered carryon bags or personal-type items and are not counted against the "one-bag plus one personal-type item" limit:
  • A child restraint device for a ticketed child with a reserved seat or when complimentary, available space exists.
  • Assistive/mobility devices for individuals with a disability. There is no limit to the number of assistive/mobility devices a Customer can bring onboard the aircraft.
  • Outer garments or other wearable articles of clothing.
  • Food for consumption during flight contained in disposable packaging.
  • Walking canes or umbrellas.

Strollers and Child Restraint Systems (CRSs) or Car Seats

• Customers traveling with children will be allowed to check one stroller and one Child Restraint System (CRS) or car seat per child without charge. This is in addition to the regular free baggage allowance.
• The stroller and CRS or car seat allowance applies to any type of stroller (umbrella, full size, jogging stroller, etc.) and CRS or car seat.
• The Customer may check the stroller and CRS or car seat at the curb, ticket counter, or gate.
• Southwest Airlines will not assume liability for damage to strollers, CRSs or car seats. Each should be tagged as conditionally accepted and placed in a plastic bag.

Please see the TSA's web site for a list of prohibited carryon items.