Can you use Southwest travel funds for drinks?

A flight credit can only be used toward the purchase of another flight. It cannot be used for drinks or EarlyBird. Thanks for posing your question to the Southwest Airlines Community!



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Duty-free Purchases of Alcohol You can purchase alcohol at an airport duty-free shop with some limitations. Bottom Line: You can bring alcohol (with an ABV of 70% or lower) on an airplane in your carry-on bag if it's in containers of 3.4 ounces or less or in secure, sealed bags purchased from a duty-free shop.

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Trick #2: Fly on certain dates
  • New Year's Day.
  • Valentine's Day.
  • St. Patrick's Day.
  • Mother's Day.
  • Father's Day.
  • Southwest's Birthday – June 18.
  • U.S. Independence Day.
  • Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards Credit Card's Anniversary — August 7.


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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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Given all this discussion, you might be wondering if you should tip the flight attendants you interact with during your travels. While it's true that flight attendants serve you food and beverages, we don't advise offering them tips.

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Southwest Is A Safe Airline
They are a favorite among travelers looking for cheap flights without having to compromise on comfort or security. According to the most recent list of the world's safest airlines, Southwest was ranked in the top 15 airlines in the world in 2021, even beating out Delta, American, and United.

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A flight credit is a credit from either a canceled flight or a downgrade in fare that can be used to buy a future flight. Will my flight credit expire? Flight credits don't expire.

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For beer and wine under 24% ABV, there aren't any limitations on how much can travel in checked bags as long as it fits in your luggage. Anything over 70% ABV won't be permitted, but this would only apply to distillates and extremely hard liquor, not beer or wine.

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Checked Bags: Yes Alcoholic beverages with more than 24% but not more than 70% alcohol are limited in checked bags to 5 liters (1.3 gallons) per passenger and must be in unopened retail packaging. Alcoholic beverages with 24% alcohol or less are not subject to limitations in checked bags.

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