Can a duffel bag be a carry-on Southwest?

Re: Duffel bag and carry on suitcase The maximum size for your carryon bag is 10 x 16 x 24 inches. If your bag is bigger than these dimensions, you will need to check it. Then, please pick up the bag at baggage claim. Personal items carried aboard must fit in the 18.5 x 8.5 x 13.5-inch space under the seat.



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A personal item is any type of luggage that fits underneath the plane seat in front of you. Most domestic airlines in the United States require a personal item to be 18” x 14” x 8” or smaller in size. Personal items can include a purse, briefcase, small backpack, laptop bag, weekender or small duffel bag.

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Soutwest Airlines follow TSA rulings, this means your carry on luggage allowance is one carry on bag (10 x 16 x 24 inches) and a personal bag (18.5 x 8.5 x 13.5 inches). Your carry on bag will be stored in the overhead lockers and your personal bag must fit under the seat in front of you.

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Usually, many airlines won't check every carry-on but will instead go for ones that look oversized. If your luggage does not fit in the sizer, you might have to pay a checked bag fee along with the gate checking fee and have your bag transferred to the airplane's cargo.

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Toothpaste is considered a liquid by the TSA (Transport Security Agency), even though it's technically a paste. In fact, all pastes, gels, waxes, and lotions are also classified as liquids. And even today, these substances are still restricted by the 3-1-1 rule in hand luggage due to safety threats.

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Southwest Airlines (WN) allows 1 carry-on bag and 1 personal item (purse, briefcase, laptop bag) per passenger fee free. Carry-on should not exceed the following size and weight restrictions: 50 linear inches (24 x 16 x 10 in) or 127 centimeters (61 x 41 x 28 cm) including handles and wheels.

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Sharp, heavy, and other dangerous items are restricted on all commercial airline flights, including Southwest. Items such as sharp knives, bats, clubs, ski-poles, snow globes and most tools and weapons must be checked rather than packed in a carry-on. Explosives and fuels may not be carried by air at all.

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Is toothpaste considered a liquid by the TSA? Yes, toothpaste must adhere to the 3-1-1 rule for liquids and gels. Toothpaste can be brought through TSA security in your carry-on as long as it is 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) or less and placed in a 1-quart bag.

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Firearms, ammunition, and fireworks are prohibited, as are all knives and safety razors (including pocket knives and Swiss Army knives). Straight razors and replacement blades for straight razors are also not allowed. Most tools also cannot be packed in carry-on luggage, as they have the potential to cause harm.

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Stick deodorant is fine in any size. Well, almost any size… Powders and crystals are good to go as well. Spray, Gel, Liquid, Cream, Pastes, and Roll-On deodorants need to be in containers no larger than 3.4 ounces and placed in a clear quart-sized baggie.

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TSA counts mascara as a liquid, so the 3-1-1 rule for packing it in hand luggage applies. It states that all liquids have to be in 3.4 oz (100 ml) bottles or smaller and packed in a 1-quart bag. Mascara usually isn't above 3.4 oz, so you're free to pack it in your hand luggage.

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Nail clippers are also allowed on planes, according to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). You can pack them in both your carry-on and checked luggage. Similar to tweezers, it's a good idea to wrap your nail clippers or place them securely in a bag to avoid injury to others handling your luggage.

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Most airlines will base their size limits on the total size of your bag, not just the weight in pounds like checked bags. Some airlines only give a guidance on “linear inches,” i.e. the sum of the length + width + depth of your bag. A limit of 40 linear inches could also be expressed as 18 x 14 x 8 inches.

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Most Airlines Don't Care if Your Carry-On Is 1 Inch Too Big. Carry-ons are measured at the airport before boarding the plane. It's done with metal measuring boxes just in the right size for the allowed carry-on dimensions. If your bag is too large and it isn't flexible, you won't be able to fit it inside.

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And then once you are on the plane, your carry-on bag can be stored in the overhead storage compartment but your purse can remain on your lap or under the seat in front of you for easy access to your food. You can generally bring any type of food on a plane without restrictions as long as it is a solid form of food.

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In general, travelers are permitted to bring into the plane one personal item and one carry-on bag with them on most flights. The personal item is often a small bag, such as a handbag or laptop bag, that is able to be stowed away beneath the seat that is directly in front of you.

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What is considered a personal item bag varies from airline to airline, but a small purse, briefcase and laptop bag are always considered personal items. Backpacks, totes, and crossbody bags are typically considered personal items too. The key to remember is it must be able to fit underneath the seat in front of you.

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The Customer Service Agents or Flight Attendants will let you know if the bag is too large, and then it will be gate checked. If that happens, you'll just go and retrieve it from baggage claim once you land at your destination. Thank you for stopping by the Southwest Airlines Community with your question!

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Your carryon can be no bigger than 24” (L) + 16” (W) + 10” (H). If it's bigger than those dimensions, it will need to be checked. Where can I store my carryon? You must store your carryon in the overhead bin.

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This differs from airline to airline, but as a standard rule, pillows are allowed on a plane as a personal item if they are reasonably sized. This means the pillow can be stashed under the seat or in front of you.

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