For mainland U.S. travel booked, ticketed or changed from April 9, Southwest’s Basic, Choice and Choice Preferred rows list paid first and second bags, while Choice Extra includes two qualifying pieces.
Does this change apply to your ticket?
Find the date you bought or changed the ticket, the airline flying the trip, your route and fare, and the departure date. Then compare those details with the airline’s announcement before you pay.
Check the airline announcement
Read the airline’s current page. We checked this link 2026-10-31; open it again for your booking.
What changed, and what did not
Southwest’s mainland table distinguishes tickets booked, ticketed or changed before and after April 9, 2026. Basic, Choice and Choice Preferred do not share Choice Extra’s included first two qualifying standard bags. Card, A-List and military benefits require their own eligibility check.
Check your own ticket
| Field | Why to record it |
|---|---|
| Ticket or change date | The new policy may begin at ticketing or reissue, not at flight departure. |
| Operating flight | A partner may have its own cabin or checked-bag acceptance rules. |
| Product and receipt | The purchased fare or bag service is the starting point for a refund or comparison. |
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