Can you take a cooler as a checked bag?

It should be fine if it fits within the size requirements. You'll probably have to sign a waiver absolving Southwest of responsibility if it's damaged. My mother used to send me home with such a cooler (full of frozen home cooked goodies) it was checked in fine.



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Checked Bags: Yes The final decision rests with the TSA officer on whether an item is allowed through the checkpoint.

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Can you check a cooler full of meat on a plane? Meat, seafood and other non-liquid food items are permitted in both carry-on and checked bags.

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When in checked baggage, the package must be marked Dry ice or Carbon dioxide, solid and marked with the net quantity of dry ice, or an indication that it is 2.5 kg (5.5 lbs) or less. Tip: Additional non-hazardous ice packs (blue ice, gel packs, etc.) can be used to supplement the dry ice.

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Illegal drugs and narcotics, as these are strictly prohibited by law in most countries. Firearms and ammunition, as well as any replicas or imitations. Explosives and flammable items, such as fireworks, gas, and aerosols. Poisonous and toxic substances, including pesticides and certain chemicals.

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Yes, you can check one. And if they need to open, it can be retaped. Hey, the other guys (Frontier in this case) impose a surcharge for antlers, but on Southwest coolers fly free!

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The following list are the items that look like part of an explosive device and could trigger a TSA search:
  • Personal electronics.
  • Hair driers.
  • Curling Irons.
  • Electric Razors.
  • iPods / Music players.
  • Connecting cables and wires.
  • Battery chargers.
  • Shoes (especially shoe soles)


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It is the luggage in compliance with the airline baggage regulations and delivered to the airline during check-in to be stored in an inaccessible area to the passenger during the flight.

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FNG. I've used the hopper as a carry on for the last few years and it has worked great. It's actually carried meat/fish all over the U.S. for me, plus Mexico and Canada and I've had no issues with it leaking.

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As mentioned, you don't need to have your pills in their original bottles under TSA guidelines. However, when traveling out of the country, having those pills in their original prescription bottles may make the customs process smoother and simpler.

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We recommend packing all liquids, gels, and aerosols that are over 3.4 oz or 100 ml in your checked baggage, even if they are in a secure, tamper-evident bag. Liquids more than 3.4 oz or 100 ml not in a secure, tamper-evident bag must be packed in checked baggage.

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You are allowed to bring a quart-sized bag of liquids, aerosols, gels, creams and pastes through the checkpoint. These are limited to 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) or less per item. This is also known as the 3-1-1 liquids rule.

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Dry ice sublimates to gaseous C02at aircraft environment temperatures. Excessive C02in the aircraft can cause aircrew incapacitation. Dry ice is generally carried aboard aircraft to keep food (galley or cargo), medicine, or biological materials in a frozen or chilled condition.

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Foods you can't pack in your carry-on
Think: creamy cheeses, liquid chocolate, liquid coffee, creamy dips and spreads, gravy, honey, hummus, ice cream, jam, jelly, juice, syrup, peanut butter, salad dressing, sauce, salsa, soda, soup and yogurt.

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