

Southwest Airlines, the fourth largest domestic carrier in terms of Customers boarded, serves 59 airports in 58 cities in 30 states. At this time, Southwest Airlines is accepting cargo from only "Known Shippers" and "Indirect Air Carriers" that are operating with an FAA-approved security program. There have been changes in Southwest's cargo operations.Southwest Airlines' Customers, age 18 and older, will need valid state or federal government-issued photo identification to travel (passport, driver's license, state-issued identification card, or military identification are acceptable). Remember that proper identification is required.In addition, unticketed Customers who have a specific need (escorting/meeting Unaccompanied Children assisting Customers with disabilities etc.) will be allowed beyond the security checkpoint provided they have obtained proper approval from Southwest Airlines ticket counter personnel.

Each Customer will need to possess and present proof of his/her reservation and a government-issued photo identification. Keep in mind that only ticketed passengers are allowed beyond security checkpoint.Wet ice must be inside sealed, leak proof plastic bags. Preferable refrigerant would be a frozen gel pack placed inside the plastic bag with the frozen perishable item. However, the Customer assumes the risk of spoilage for perishable items, and Southwest will accept only perishables that are completely frozen and packed in a hard, durable ice chest. Many Customers may bring something home for their family's holiday dinner. Southwest does not accept styrofoam coolers.
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Customers are allowed to check three bags plus one piece of sporting equipment free of charge so remember, limit the number of gifts you pack if you're planning on taking those snow skis. Southwest does not accept luggage over 100 pounds and charges a handling fee for luggage over 70 pounds.

Travelers also should screen themselves while packing and leave any questionable items at home. Customers who intend to transport several gifts or wrapped packages should make arrangements to ship their gifts and other wrapped packages ahead of time using a shipping company. Therefore, any wrapped packages/gifts are subject to a physical search under the FAA's heightened security measures. Carryon items and checked luggage are subject to a physical search in order to identify all items contained within. Southwest Airlines wants to remind Customers that gifts, whether in luggage to be checked or carried onboard the aircraft, should not be wrapped. Customers should not wrap their packages/gifts.Please keep the following in mind when traveling this holiday season: Before taking your flight, our holiday travelers should check for the latest Federal Aviation Administration security updates, curbside checkin availability, and airport arrival updates. Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) wants to wish our Customers a happy, healthy, and safe holiday season.
