How many check ins does Southwest allow?

Your first two checked bags fly free® at Southwest (weight and size limits apply). Skis1 and golf bags2 may also fly free, and surfboards fly free in Hawaii. See restrictions and limitations below. For the cost of each additional Bag and Oversized Bags, please visit the Optional Travel Charges page.



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Yes! Group Passengers can check in on Southwest.com and reserve their boarding positions beginning 24 hours prior to departure. The online check-in process for Group travel is slightly different than you may be used to for non-Group travel.

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Each flight requires its own BP. Usually, you get all of them when you check in. There can be exceptions, however. Even if you check in online (which is recommended) you can still pick up boarding passes at the airport.

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Up to two adults traveling with a child six years old or younger may board during Family Boarding, which occurs after the “A” group has boarded and before the “B” group begins boarding. There should be enough open seats to enable the child to sit next to at least one accompanying adult.

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Yes in case of SINGLE PNR for multiple PAX .. all passengers can independently enter airport ( Security checking requires individual ID and Ticket ) . Individual can further collect his/her boarding pass even if other PAX have not arrived. Though its recommended all PAX should checkin together .

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Flight Check-In Online Beginning 24 hours prior to departure, from Southwest.com® or the Southwest® app, select “Check in.” Enter the confirmation number and first and last name of a Passenger on the itinerary, and click “Check in” (for desktop) or “Retrieve reservation” (for the Southwest app or mobile website).

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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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While this can be confusing, most popular airlines allow you to bring a carry-on and personal item, such as a backpack or purse. In general, your personal item should be smaller than your carry-on and under the specific airline's carry-on dimensions, allowing it to fit under the seat in front of you.

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In the past, printing was a requirement for mobile boarding passes when there were more than one person on an itinerary. Today you can get all of those passes together digitally when you check-in.

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In an effort to avoid the Boarding Group C, Southwest recommends checking in right at 24 hours before the scheduled departure time, as the boarding position is assigned by the check-in time. If you happen to miss the early hours of the check-in window, passengers can purchase an upgraded boarding position.

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Purchase a Business Select fare or upgrade to Business Select: Customers who purchase a Business Select fare will get guaranteed A1-A15 boarding. If a Customer did not originally purchase a Business Select fare but wants guaranteed A1-A15 boarding, they can upgrade their flight to Business Select.

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