Southwest Airlines allows each passenger to bring one carry-on bag plus one personal item on board for free. The carry-on bag must fit in the overhead bin and cannot exceed the size of 24 x 16 x 10 inches (61 x 41 x 28 cm), including wheels and handles. The personal item, such as a purse, briefcase, or laptop bag, must fit under the seat in front of you, though Southwest does not specify exact size limits for the personal item. There is no weight limit specified for either carry-on or personal items, but passengers must be able to lift their carry-on into the overhead bin themselves
. In summary:
- 1 carry-on bag (max 24" x 16" x 10")
- 1 personal item (fits under the seat)
- Both allowed free of charge
If you try to bring two full-sized carry-on bags plus a personal item, one of the carry-ons will need to be checked at the gate due to FAA/TSA rules
