Military Exceptions: Exceptions are made for active-duty military Customers. No fee is charged for additional pieces of baggage. Active-duty military Customers must have their current, valid military I.D. to receive the exemption.
For all Southwest Customers, two bags fly free*! Military Customers traveling on active duty will be exempt from the two-piece baggage limit and will not be subject to excess, oversize, or overweight baggage charges, provided that none of the pieces of baggage exceeds 100 pounds in weight and 80 inches in size (L+W+H). Bags exceeding 80 inches cannot be checked as baggage but can be shipped as cargo if the Customer is a TSA Known Shipper.
A valid United States Uniformed Services Active Duty Identification Card must be presented at the time of check-in for military personnel.
In total, a ticketed Customer (including military Customers) may not check more than 20 pieces of baggage per flight.
Note: Dependents traveling without the active-duty military member are subject to normal excess, oversized, and overweight charges.
Firearms
Military Customers on official orders are exempt from having their weapons inspected, provided the weapons are collectively secured in a crate and banded or individually locked in a hard-sided case. Please contact local airport officials in advance for procedures. Any questions must be directed to a Southwest Supervisor or Customer Service Coordinator.
Cargo
We offer expedited air cargo service to destinations across the map. We keep it simple and provide you with fast, efficient, and reliable service. Visit Southwest Cargo to learn more.
*Weight and size limits apply.