AIRLINE BAGGAGE GUIDE
Southwest allows the biggest carry-on of the US majors — but its famous free checked bags are no longer universal. Checked on southwest.com.
| Item | Allowance |
|---|---|
| Carry-on bag size | 61 x 41 x 25 cm (24 x 16 x 10 in) |
| Carry-on weight | No published weight limit |
| Checked baggage | Varies by fare and status — no longer universally free |
| Checked bag max | 50 lb (23 kg), 62 in total per bag |
| Personal item | 16.25 x 13.5 x 8.5 in max, must fit under the seat |
Checked against southwest.com on 14 October 2026.
Southwest’s carry-on may measure up to 61 x 41 x 25 cm (24 x 16 x 10 in), with no published weight limit. A personal item of up to 16.25 x 13.5 x 8.5 in must fit under the seat.
Checked bags are no longer universally free — the allowance varies by fare and status. Each checked bag may weigh up to 50 lb (23 kg) and measure up to 62 in in total.
Southwest’s carry-on may measure up to 61 x 41 x 25 cm (24 x 16 x 10 in).
No — checked bags are no longer universally free on Southwest; the allowance varies by fare and status.
A personal item may measure up to 16.25 x 13.5 x 8.5 in and must fit under the seat.