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Can you carry a guitar on Southwest?

Can you carry a guitar on Southwest?

One small musical instrument (including guitars) may be transported as a carryon item, subject to overhead or under the seat availability at time of boarding. Any carryon musical instruments will count toward the carryon baggage limit of one piece of carryon baggage and one smaller personal item.

Does a guitar count as a checked bag Southwest?

The airline allows instruments to count as 1 of your 2 FREE checked bags per person. They also allow 1 small musical instrument, including guitars, to count as your carry-on (so long as there is room under the seat or in an overhead bin).

Can I buy a seat for my guitar on Southwest?

cannot be secured in a seat and must be transported as checked baggage. Oversize or overweight charges will apply if the instrument is between 62-150 inches in size (outside length plus width plus height including case or covering) or if the instrument weighs between 51-165 pounds (including case or covering).

Is Southwest serving alcohol on flights during Covid?

We are serving a limited selection of non-alcoholic beverages and snacks on flights over 250 miles, when available. Learn more about how we’re supporting your comfort and well-being from check-in to deplaning.

How big can your carry-on BE Southwest?

10 x 16 x 24 inches
Your carryon Carryon items are limited to one bag plus one smaller, personal-type item. Southwest Airlines limits carryon bag dimensions to 10 x 16 x 24 inches. All Customers and Employees and their items are subject to a thorough physical search. Full details.

Is a guitar considered a carry-on?

Guitars as Carry-Ons TSA guidelines stipulate passengers may bring only one musical instrument as a carry-on. Flight attendants may force you to check the guitar in the hold if you don’t get confirmation to bring it on board when arranging your flight.

Can I eat on a Southwest flight?

Does Southwest® serve food or drinks on flights? Complimentary snacks and non-alcoholic drinks are available on flights over 250 miles, with additional snacks available on flights to and from Hawaii. You’re welcome to bring your own food onboard.

Does Toothpaste count as a liquid TSA?

Each passenger is limited to one quart-size bag of liquids, gels and aerosols. Common travel items that must comply with the 3-1-1 liquids rule include toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, mouthwash and lotion.

Can I bring alcohol on Southwest Airlines?

The maximum quantity of liquor that may be transported in or as checked baggage on Southwest Airlines is five liters per Customer. Wine is not subject to the five-liter per Customer limitation. Alcohol content may not exceed 70% by volume (140 proof).

Can you gate check a guitar?

Even though there’s a law that allows musical instruments on flights, it doesn’t mean air crew have to let you take your guitar into the cabin. Just as they can force you to gate-check your carry-on baggage right before boarding, they can also force you to gate-check your guitar if they deem it necessary.

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