Can Southwest hold my luggage?

Can Southwest hold my luggage? You can't tell Southwest to hold my bags, that's not an option and will lead to problems for you. Similar questions have been asked before and my response is Southwest is not a bag storage company. Purposefully leaving your bag is abusing the system and there is no guarantee of what would happen to your bag.

Can airlines send luggage without passenger?

Yes, for domestic flights only. On international flights the passenger must be onboard if their bags are boarded unless it's a bag misconnect and the bag is being flown on a flight to catch up to the customer.

Can I get compensation for delayed baggage?

Under DOT regulations (for domestic travel) and international treaties (for international travel), airlines are required to compensate passengers if their bags are damaged, delayed, or lost.

Do I have to pick up my luggage on a connecting flight Southwest?

Re: Baggage and connecting flights and Check-in If you've booked the flight as a connection (all flights on Southwest) then your bags will be checked all the way to your final destination.

What is the 3-1-1 rule for flying?

In short, the 3-1-1 rule is: Each liquid you bring through the TSA checkpoint must be in a 3.4-ounce or smaller container (3), all containers must be placed inside one clear quart-size plastic bag (1) and each passenger is only allowed one plastic bag (1).

How to make sure your luggage always comes out first at an airport?

What happens if luggage is lost forever?

Bags that are lost forever At this point, passengers can claim compensation for their bags, and the bag, technically at least, becomes the property of the airline. Of course, the airline doesn't really want a bag full of your dirty laundry and holiday souvenirs, so these unclaimed and untraceable bags are passed along.

What not to pack when flying Southwest?

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.

How much money do you get for lost luggage?

According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, you are entitled to compensation for reasonable incidental expenses you incur because of your delayed baggage, up to the maximum liability limits, set by statute. For U.S. domestic flights, this is $3,800 per passenger.

Which airline loses most luggage?

“Of all national airlines, American Airlines lost the most bags in 2022, losing 850 bags per 100,000. That was followed by JetBlue, Alaska Airlines, and United Airlines,” Travel and Leisure magazine reported in a recent article published before the holiday meltdown.

How long is too long to wait for luggage?

Airlines recommend that passengers collect their baggage as soon as possible, suggesting they should not wait longer than 30 to 40 minutes after the aircraft has landed.

How much does Southwest pay for lost luggage?

How much money does Southwest give you if they lose your luggage? If your luggage is lost, you are owed as much as $3,800 for a domestic flight and $1,850 for an international flight.

What is the 3-1-1 rule?

Each passenger may carry liquids, gels and aerosols in travel-size containers that are 3.4 ounces or100 milliliters. Each passenger is limited to one quart-size bag of liquids, gels and aerosols.

Why is toothpaste not allowed on airplanes?

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.

Can someone else pickup my luggage?

Passengers may return to the airport to pick up their item or may approve someone else, in writing, to do so. Items can be shipped back to the owner at the owner's expense.

Can you bring food on a plane?

Solid food items (not liquids or gels) can be transported in either your carry-on or checked bags within the continental United States. Liquid or gel food items larger than 3.4 oz are not allowed in carry-on bags and should be placed in your checked bags if possible.