Southwest Airlines allows each passenger to bring:
- One carry-on bag that fits in the overhead bin, with maximum dimensions of 24 x 16 x 10 inches (61 x 40 x 25 cm), including wheels and handles. There is no specified weight limit, but you must be able to lift and stow it yourself
- One personal item such as a purse, briefcase, laptop bag, or small backpack, which must fit under the seat in front of you. While Southwest does not specify exact size limits for personal items, typical dimensions are around 16.25 x 13.5 x 8 inches (41 x 34 x 20 cm)
Passengers are allowed to bring these two items free of charge. If you attempt to bring two full-sized carry-on bags plus a personal item, Southwest requires one of the carry-on bags to be checked at the gate, as only one carry-on plus one personal item are allowed onboard. Checked bags are free up to two per passenger, but any additional checked bags incur fees
. In summary, Southwest permits 1 carry-on bag plus 1 personal item per passenger onboard, with additional bags needing to be checked
