What is complimentary on Southwest?
What is complimentary on Southwest? The following snack and drink offerings are available on flights 176 miles or more: Complimentary snacks (if you're flying between Hawaii and the continental U.S., you'll have even more snacks to choose from) Complimentary non-alcoholic drinks. Alcoholic drinks1 at prices ranging from $6-7.
How does Southwest free seating work?
Southwest-operated flights have open seating. Once onboard, simply choose any available seat and stow your carryon items in the overhead bin or under the seat in front of you. When can I check in and receive my boarding pass?
Does Southwest have complimentary food?
Southwest currently serves 18 different complimentary beverages, as well as peanuts or pretzels on every flight, and provides popular Snack Packs on longhaul flights for free.
Can I bring snacks from home on Southwest?
Re: snacks Anything not a gel or liquid can be brought with you through security and anything you purchase after security can be brought onto the plane. Make sandwiches at home and grab a drink after security!
Why does Southwest have open seating?
The open-seating policy has been a Southwest hallmark since its first flight, and the benefits were immediately clear. Numerous studies showed that open seating enabled Southwest to get Customers on planes more quickly and efficiently than its competitors.
What is free on Southwest?
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.
What days are free drinks on Southwest?
- 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.
What are the complimentary snacks on Southwest?
Free airline food in coach Southwest Airlines: Pretzels, BelVita Biscuits, Wheat Thins and, on long flights, Fritos and cinnamon cookies.
Are backpacks free on Southwest?
free! You may carry on one bag and one personal item1. The bag should be stowed in the overhead compartment, and your small personal item should be stowed under your seat. free!
Can you eat your own food on a plane?
Can you take food through airport security? Are you allowed to bring your own food/snacks on board a plane, or eat your own meal while waiting for your flight to depart? Yes, you are! Did you know that (in theory) you can even take a cheeseburger with you?
How do I get my seats together on Southwest?
If someone on your reservation has A-List status, Southwest will automatically reserve boarding positions for the entire group 36 hours before departure. Likewise, you can purchase Business Select fares to guarantee A1-A15 boarding positions -- but these fares are often rather pricey.
Are snacks free on Southwest?
On flights traveling more than 176 miles, we are offering alcoholic beverages, as well as free sodas, coffee, and snacks. Learn more about our food & drink policies.
Can you save seats on Southwest?
Re: Saving Seats Unfortunately, there's no policy to enforce. Officially, Southwest has no policy for or against seat saving, and in practice actively allows it. Reps will even suggest that passengers save seats for later boarding companions.
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.
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.
Can you bring homemade 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.
Does checking in early get you a better seat on Southwest?
Customers who purchase an Anytime fare will automatically be checked in to their flight 36 hours prior to scheduled departure—that's 12 hours before our traditional 24-hour check-in. You will receive an earlier boarding position, improved seat selection, and earlier access to overhead bins.