Southwest Airlines baggage policies with one of the most favorable attitudes toward travelers in the industry. The airline is unique among major ones in the U.S. in that it does not charge for the first two checked bags, making air travel just a little bit less painful by providing a small throwback to the good old days.

Trailblazing luggage policies Just when you think two free bags isn’t enough, each free checked bag cannot be over 50 pounds or 62 inches in total dimensions (length + width + height). Passengers will be charged $75 per bag for baggage that is overweight or oversized, if a bag is over these limitations.

Along with checked baggage, Southwest allows a carry-on bag and one personal item without charge. It needs to fit in the overhead bin and be 24 x 16 x 10 inches or smaller. personal under the seat in front of you (i.e., purse or laptop bag).

Southwest Airlines allows you to be flexible with your travel plans, so groundbreaking policies extend to sports equipment, musical instruments and baby items. Active members of the military traveling on official business receive extra baggage allowances free of charge.

In the event of a delayed, damaged or lost bag, Southwest has a straightforward claim procedure intended to promptly address problems.

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