Southwest has officially announced a new baggage policy for travelers traveling on their flights which entails that passengers may no longer check luggage or gate-check bags to the airline. This policy is meant to ease congestion at airports and cut down on wasted luggage.

What is the Southwest Airlines Baggage Policy?

Southwest Airlines is one of the few airlines that allows you to check two pieces of luggage per person. However, they have recently announced some new baggage policies that may make traveling with them a bit more difficult.

Starting July 1, Southwest Airlines passengers will be limited to one carry-on bag and one checked bag. This policy affects both domestic and international flights. If you need to check a third bag, you will have to pay for an additional checked bag ticket. Additionally, Southwest Airlines is instituting a new weight limit for carry-on bags. Passengers will be able to bring along a bag that weighs no more than 22 pounds, which includes your clothes and all of your belongings. This weight limit does not apply to checked bags.

If you are flying Southwest Airlines and plan on bringing along any large items, be sure to check the airline's website for updated baggage policy information.

Southwest's new policies for what you can carry on and can't carry on.

Southwest Airlines is known for its cheap fares, but that doesn't mean passengers are always happy with their policies. The latest change to Southwest's baggage policy means that some items are now prohibited from being brought on board the airline. This includes laptops, liquids and gels in containers that hold 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) or less, andGROUPons and other digital coupons.

Southwest says this new policy is in order to prevent items from getting lost or being damaged in the air. Passengers who have been banned from bringing these items on board will have to check them with the airline at the gate. However, Southwest does allow travelers to bring checked luggage that is limited to a maximum weight of 50 pounds (22 kilograms).

Some passengers are upset with this change and say that it's unfair. Others believe that Southwest is just doing what it needs to do in order to keep passengers safe. It's worth noting that this policy only applies to Southwest Airlines flights, not connecting flights. So if you're flying Southwest and then connecting with another airline, you're still allowed to bring your checked luggage on board both airlines.

What to do with shopping bags/bags of food

Southwest Airlines has announced changes to their baggage policy that will require passengers to check all food and shopping bags before boarding the plane. This new policy goes into effect on June 1st, 2018. 

According to Southwest, these new policies are in place to prevent rodents and other pests from entering the aircraft and spreading diseases. Passengers will no longer be allowed to bring any type of bag aboard the plane with them, including carry-on luggage, checked bags, or any type of container that can hold food or liquids. 

This new policy may be difficult for some passengers to follow, especially those who are used to traveling with their shopping bags. Some have suggested that passengers instead place their food and shopping bags in a bin at the gate before boarding the plane. Others have suggested carrying their food and shopping bags in a plastic bag instead of a regular bag. 

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Whatever passengers choose to do, Southwest Airlines is warning them that they may not be able to bring any type of food or drink onto the plane with them.

Conclusion

Southwest Airlines has announced new baggage policies that will cause a lot of pain for their passengers. Starting May 5th, Southwest Airlines will begin charging $30 per bag for carry-on and checked bags. They are also limiting the number of carry-on items that each passenger can bring on board to only one personal item and a collapsible bag that is 3 x 3 inches or smaller. These new policies come as part of Southwest Airlines' effort to reduce its environmental impact. While these changes may seem like a hardship at first, they could eventually save the airline money in the long run.