Summary
- Southwest Airlines’ Baggage Policy: Understand the perks of checking items for free.
- Unique Items Checked: Explore some of the most unusual items checked by customers.
- Customer Reactions: Discover the humorous and entertaining comments from TikTok viewers.
If my ticket comes with two free checked items, I’m checking two items,” wrote one commenter on the airline’s TikTok video.
At Southwest Airlines, your first two checked bags fly free. In some cases, even golf bags, skis, and surfboards qualify for this benefit. Moreover, according to the airline’s TikTok, your first checked stuffed giraffe is also included.
In September, the airline shared a quick TikTok video showcasing its five favorite items checked by customers. These included a stuffed giraffe, a few kayaks, a single strand of rope, a miniature police car, and a pool noodle.
“Look, if my ticket comes with two free checked items, I’m checking two items,” one commenter noted under the video, which has gained over 1 million views to date. “When I was a ramper, we had a single can of cranberry sauce. We were intrigued,” another user added.
However, another commenter articulated the most important note — “This needs to be a series.”
Consequently, Southwest responded with a sequel, adding part two to the series on TikTok, which has garnered over 4.4 million views to date.
In the second video, the airline showcased three more, shall we say, unique items, including a single stick, a large head cutout, and a bag emblazoned with the phrase “emotional baggage.”
And once again, the commenters provided some hilarious takes.
“I’m just imagining a dog filing a claim for his missing stick,” one wrote. “Please tell me you lost the emotional baggage,” another quipped. One more succinctly added, “That is a very nice stick.”
As a general reminder, Southwest’s website explains that “Each checked bag can weigh 50 pounds or less and be 62 inches in size,” and that the airline enforces “baggage embargoes for some countries — restrictions on oversized, overweight, and extra checked bags.” Therefore, it is essential to verify these details before traveling with an item that you are uncertain about. Nevertheless, if the airline’s TikTok series illustrates anything, it is that Southwest is more than willing to accommodate you to ensure your items — regardless of their nature — reach your intended destination.
