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Can you check a 28-inch suitcase on Southwest airlines?

From the Southwest website: Each checked bag can weigh 50 pounds or less and be 62 inches in size (length + width + height).



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28 - 32 Suitcase weight restrictions that most U.S. airlines enforce. Along with the weight restrictions, most U.S. airlines have a size restriction of 62 linear inches and these sizes may exceed that size, especially when expanded.

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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.

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Each checked bag can weigh 50 pounds or less and be 62 inches in size (length + width + height). What is considered excess baggage? To check more than two bags, each extra bag will result in an additional charge each way as long as it is no bigger than 62 inches (L+W+H) and weighs 50 lbs. or less.

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Any bag with a sum of length, width, and height of greater than 62 inches will generally fall into the oversized category. Oversized baggage fees are usually charged in addition to any standard, excess, or overweight fee.

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To answer your question: wheels do not count.

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Large lightweight suitcases (28 -30 inches) usually weigh between 8.5 – 13 pounds (3.9 – 5.9 kg). You can find lightweight suitcases that weigh even less than shown in the above table. You can for example find 30-inch suitcase that weighs only 7.9 pounds (3.6 kilos).

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For example, the Samsonite Winfield 2 28-inch checked suitcase has the total overall dimensions of 31 (height) x 20 (width) x 12.75 (depth) inches. To get linear inches, we need to add up 31 + 20 + 12.75, which equals 63.75 linear inches.

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Checked bags must adhere to a max weight of 50 pounds and max linear dimensions of 62 inches.

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Understanding 28-inch luggage size A 28-inch hardside luggage typically measures around 28 x 20 x 12 inches. However, it's important to note that the exact dimensions may vary depending on the brand and model of the luggage. Therefore, checking your specific luggage's dimensions is always recommended before traveling.

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28” Spinner 28.5 x 20.5 x 13.5, 11.55 lbs.

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Bags are weighed at check-in and many airlines have placed bag sizers at their gates. If your carry-on bags are too big, you will have to check them.

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50 pounds is the usual weight limit. The largest checked international luggage size allowed is 62 linear (total) inches. Typically, a standard checked luggage size wavers around 27 x 21 x 14 inches. The universally accepted carry-on luggage size for a domestic flights (within the U.S.) is 22 x 14 x 9.

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Generally, an overweight or oversized piece of check-in luggage is one that exceeds the standard baggage weight and size limits set by the airline. British Airways, for one, has a maximum standard checked baggage of 35 x 30 x 17 inches (90 x 75 x 43 cm) – anything larger than this is considered oversized.

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If the baggage size, be it check in bag or cabin bag, is higher than usual, you may need to pay additional sum if required. If the baggage is too big or too heavy, the airline may send it separately by cargo plane. You may need to pay additional sum if required.

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It's calculated by adding together the outside length, width, and height of a suitcase or bag. For example, if your bag measures 24 inches long, 18 inches wide, and 20 inches high, its linear inches would be 62 (24+18+20=62).

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You must prepay for your checked bags at least 24 hours before your flight to receive any discount. Prices are based on standard sized bags for one-way flights. Oversized and overweight bags, as well as special items, must be paid for at the airport.

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