Flying with Southwest Airlines for the First Time: A Beginner's Guide

[@BenDreamVacations]

Let me know what questions I can help answer.

[@jjmjblessed1179]

Hi! Thanks for the video. I will be flying with my 2 children and have paid for our tickets all together. When I check in 24 hours before the flight will my pass be for all 3 of us? Or will it be 3 separate passes? Thanks

[@BenDreamVacations]

@@jjmjblessed1179 as long as you have the same confirmation number for all 3 tickets you will receive all 3 boarding passes at the same time. Otherwise, you will have to check in separately if you have different confirmation numbers.

[@Tmama84]

What if there are multiple people in my group for the same flight. Do we each have to check in or will it all check in if one of us does? Also, for digital boarding, will I just have them scan my pass, then switch it to my sons?

[@BenDreamVacations]

@@Tmama84 As long as everyone is on the same reservation just one of you has to check-in. I think it will ask you who you want to check in and then you will just select everyone in your group. For digital boarding passes. Once your boarding pass is scanned then you will just switch to the next one to get scanned.

[@TheRDiaries19]

I already checked in for my flight via the app. I depart after two days, so would I have to check in again 24hrs for my flight even if I have the same confirmation number? And thank you for the video it was incredibly helpful!

[@toma5153]

I am so glad I watched this video. It's very clear on procedures and is much better than the assorted emails Southwest sends out in the days after you make your reservation and again in the days before your flight. This video makes it all very logical.

[@BenDreamVacations]

Glad it was helpful!

[@DM-ms7is]

Just wanted to say THANKYOU SO MUCH for making this video. I dont fly that often and have never flown Southwest. I will soon be taking my first flight with Southwest. Your video covered everything. GOD BLESS

[@BenDreamVacations]

I appreciate the kind words! Safe travels!

[@carolbenavidez2228]

@BenDreamVacations This month I flew for the first time in over 30 years. Was terrified of the entire process. My daughter hooked me up with your videos, which were SO detailed. Watched them over and over again which led to SUCCESS! Thank you SO much!! 💖

[@BenDreamVacations]

So great to hear! Thank you for sharing that!

[@Jeffrey-s6g]

Flying tomorrow from STL to Dallas Lovefield on southwest. Bought the early bird check in. We got group A position 35 and 36. I'd say I think we got a good group. So I am beyond happy

[@BenDreamVacations]

A 35 is a great boarding position. You will be able to get good seats for sure on your flight.

[@Jeffrey-s6g]

@@BenDreamVacations awesome thanks again for sharing information

[@wryterzblock]

What a helpful video! I've flown Southwest a long time ago but will be doing it solo this year so this really came in handy. Thank you!

[@BenDreamVacations]

I appreciate it! Glad you found the video helpful!

[@TyraTakes]

My family fly’s tomorrow and this was the best video I have come across. I feel confident flying with children after watching this.

[@BenDreamVacations]

So grateful to hear that! Have a good trip with your family!

[@chelseajohnson3111]

This video has relieved so much of my anxiety. I did the early bird, and so i dont have to check in 24 hours early, i caught that, but what about bag check in prior to arrival? How much earlier do we get to board the plane. This is stressing me out 😂

[@BenDreamVacations]

If you are going to be checking a bag, I would still get to the airport 2 hours early. The lines for the kiosk can be rather long sometimes depending on the airport and time of day. Since you did the early bird check-in you will most likely be in the A group. I think there has only been one time where I did early bird and received a boarding position in the B group. If you end up in the A group you will have good seats and you will be ahead of most people boarding the plane. The boarding process goes rather quick, maybe 25 minutes to board everyone in all 3 groups.

[@LOVEurMUSIC2009]

Thank you for this. I usually travel with my mom, but today, she is traveling on her own, and she is not an English native speaker, but she can read and speak little bit. I can only drop her off, So this step by step process really help me ease both of our minds. Thank you So much🤩💛💛💛💛💛

[@BenDreamVacations]

Thank you so much for the kind words! So glad you found the video helpful!

[@alamogeorge]

Thanks for the video. I think that people who fly Southwest all the time forget how different it is from other airlines. You can debate good or bad but it's different. Now that we're working on getting a companion pass we will be flying them a lot more. Thanks for the run-through.

[@BenDreamVacations]

Glad you found the video helpful and yes, Southwest is a very different airline.

[@natashasuarezzsuarez4657]

Thanks very helpful as a first time flyer

[@BenDreamVacations]

Glad to hear it! Enjoy your first flight!

[@angelflightvideo]

Thank you Ben! This is such a wonderful videos for our passengers flying Southwest to their far away medical appointments!

[@BenDreamVacations]

It was my pleasure to make the video! Just grateful to be able to help in some way.

[@arnkriegbaum]

the section on boarding was very helpful. thanks

[@BenDreamVacations]

Glad to hear that!

[@terrenceferguson5110]

This video was very helpful. I flew southeast back in 2015, so I needed this refresher for sure!!

[@roxanacordova7391]

Thank you for making this video! It's been so helpful since I'll be flying for the very first time soon.

[@BenDreamVacations]

So glad you found it helpful! Enjoy your first flight!

[@emelynsanz9530]

I’ve only flown once before and I’m about to fly Southwest with my 2 kids. I really appreciate all this info! 🙏🏼 so useful! Thank you!

[@BenDreamVacations]

So great to hear! I am glad the video was helpful to you! Safe travels!

[@itsthemintbunny]

First time flying Southwest and this was such a helpful breakdown. Thank you!

[@BenDreamVacations]

So glad you found it helpful! Safe travels!

[@nicolechestnut3111]

This was awesome! Really helps with the anxiety over my 1st flight coming up soon!!!

[@BenDreamVacations]

So happy to hear that! I am glad the video was able to help relieve some anxiety for you. Enjoy your first flight!

[@coolrich59]

Big THANK YOU here as well. I used to travel regularly, but for business and never flew Southwest. Now that I'm retired, I rarely fly. We are flying tomorrow on Southwest and I didn't know what to expect. This video was super helpful. Thanks again!!

[@BenDreamVacations]

So happy you found the video helpful! Safe travels tomorrow!

[@coolrich59]

@@BenDreamVacations We got back from our trip a couple of days ago. One the return leg, we got in line with our boarding group. A few minutes later, a lady comes along the line asking each person what their number was. She was B4 and told every person that had a higher number that she was B4 and thus entitled to get in front of them. I thought of your video and had a good laugh.

[@jackheris687]

Very good video for people who don't fly much.

[@laurencethorn3429]

Great video, very informative, I'm flying Southwest for the first time in a few months and it answered a lot of questions, many thanks!

[@BenDreamVacations]

So glad you found it helpful! Safe travels!

[@ccr1949]

This is an awesome info. Very well explained and it helped me a lot as a senior not so computer savvy user when it comes to airflight domestic and international.

[@BenDreamVacations]

So great to hear that and I am happy that I was able to help!

[@adogstone8134]

Yo! I'm only 22, and this is my first time flying alone and only my second time EVER flying somewhere on a commercial airliner so I've been extremely nervous and stressed. Your video definitely helped me get rid of a few of those worries. I was so concerned it was going to be such a complicated process! Glad it won't be. If you have any other pointers for me I'll gladly take any advice you can offer 🙏

[@BenDreamVacations]

Glad the video was helpful to you! Since you are new to flying just make sure you get to the airport early especially if you are going to be checking an bags. At least 2 hours or more to make sure you have enough time to get checked in and get through security. Safe travels!

[@adogstone8134]

@@BenDreamVacations thanks so much!

[@jenniferthibodeaux4509]

Thank you so much for this very informative video. We will be flying SW for the first time 9/4 for our Anniversary/Vacation. Thanks again 😊

[@BenDreamVacations]

My pleasure and Happy Anniversary!

[@raffinataonline]

Another great informative video. Thank you. 👍

[@BenDreamVacations]

My pleasure!

[@angeladevoted]

Thank , thank you , thank you. Only second time flying to the states and first flight with South West. You have helped me so much . I was so intimidated. This video is a big help. I will be watching it again. 🇨🇦♥️

[@BenDreamVacations]

Great to hear! Glad the video was helpful to you!

[@jnivrse]

thank you! i have my first plane ride in 2 days and this really helped❤!

[@BenDreamVacations]

So glad you found it helpful! Enjoy your first flight!

[@anthonyonthemove]

Thanks for sharing. My first time on Southwest is soon.

[@BenDreamVacations]

Great! Enjoy the flight and safe travels!

[@ravensrulzaviation]

I fly swa often for years. Very easy to navigate and great service.

[@andsoNiasays]

great video!! flying southwest for the first time tomorrow, and this was very helpful. thank you!

[@BenDreamVacations]

Awesome! Glad the video was helpful! Safe travels tomorrow.

[@yangnaval3646]

this has been really helpful!!

[@BenDreamVacations]

So glad you found it helpful!

[@Imhim247]

Thank you! I recently renewal my passport since it was 9 months away from expire. I done it early so I can have a clean safe trip to oversea

[@BenDreamVacations]

Way to be on top of it! Great job!

[@Imhim247]

@@BenDreamVacations Thank you so much!

[@LisaEkstrom-w9o]

Thank you so much. Will be flying in 4 weeks from Chi to Philly and haven't flown in 6 years so experiencing some anxiety.

[@BenDreamVacations]

My pleasure! Hopefully the video was able to help relieve some of the anxiety you're feeling. Safe travels to Philly!

[@ocho_musica]

I am in my uber on my way to the airport I am flying to Boston today with the wife for the first time in 39 years because I am terrified of planes thanks bro this helped me a lot

[@BenDreamVacations]

So glad the video helped ease your nerves, have a great trip!

[@Concrete.Ro5e]

I don’t typical comment on videos, but I have to thank you for doing such an awesome job with your thorough walk through here. 👏

[@BenDreamVacations]

Thank you so much! I appreciate you taking the time to comment. Glad you found the video helpful.

[@patriciapieton8644]

THANK YOU for every detail, flying SW for the first time, and I feel knowledgeable for my travels. GREAT video.

[@BenDreamVacations]

Thank you so much! I am so glad the video was helpful to you! Safe travels!

[@nabeelkhan00]

great effort 💯

[@lovefaith1714]

Check-in section @ 5:47

[@RogerCobb-eb4km]

Quite Informative.

[@lydiajohnson7614]

Thanks so much for this video. I needed it! Regarding TSA pre-check, can you do a video about TSA Cares too? What’s the difference, is there a separate line or do they move you to the front of the standard line?

[@BenDreamVacations]

So glad you found the video helpful! I can do a video about TSA Cares. That program is really about assisting passengers with disabilities or medical conditions. It doesn't get you through security faster like TSA precheck or get you to the front of the line. You will still have to go through the standard TSA line unless you have TSA precheck.

[@gracehe-w2y]

Your are my life saver!! Thank you so much for making such a straightforward and detailed video!

[@BenDreamVacations]

My pleasure! Glad the video was helpful to you!

[@laurannbibbs6903]

I haven't been on a airplane in several years. This was very helpful. I felt less anxious.

[@BenDreamVacations]

I am so happy to hear that! Glad the video was helpful to you.

[@DanFrame-rc4uf]

So helpful!

[@datsun4525]

I have a question. For teh check in process is, do I check in on time of my departure. Like let's say its at 3:00 pm on Friday, do I check in on thursaday at 3:00 pm?

[@BenDreamVacations]

Correct, you will be able to check in exactly 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

[@chanex5324]

Can you put a laptop that's inside a regular laptop bag (not a laptop sleeve) inside a personal bag or would they consider that as an "extra (personal) bag" ....???

[@BenDreamVacations]

Yes, you can put your laptop bag inside your personal bag. As long as everything can fit in one bag you are good to go.

[@ell_brando6417]

Thanks for the video! Question regarding connecting flights. If your first SW flight is delayed and arrives late, causing you to miss the connection. What happens to you and your checked luggage?

[@BenDreamVacations]

You will get rebooked on the next available flight along with your luggage. If you know that you will miss your connecting flight before your first flight departs then go ahead and get your next flight rebooked either through the website or app or with the gate agent.

[@Mr_Porter]

Outstanding video 👏🏾 Very thorough and straight to the point which always makes for a great video. Random question: Have you ever seen one of the flight agents move a passenger to the side for trying to skip the line? Meaning, someone in boarding group C trying to board with group A in order to get a seat.

[@BenDreamVacations]

Thank you! I appreciate it! Glad you found the video helpful. To answer your question. Yes, I have seen people try and board in the A or B group when they have been assigned in the C group and most of the time the gate agents will tell them to step aside and wait until their boarding group is called.

[@Lisamydear]

I have an connecting flight was unsure of how to get my second boarding pass. This video has calmed my nerves. Unsure of how to pack my medication. Does it go in a quart size bag or can I just put it in my bag?

[@BenDreamVacations]

Medication can just go in your bag but just make sure it is easily accessible. If you are carrying any liquid medication you will need to tell the TSA agent that you have it so they can screen it separately.

[@Lisamydear]

@@BenDreamVacations Thank you

[@coordinator3039]

I only take Southwest to Nashville

[@RuthTaylor-x7g]

Great video. One question: I have early bird check in, so I do nothing until I arrive at the airport and get in line for kiosk to get boarding pass and tags, right?

[@BenDreamVacations]

With early bird you don't have to do anything until you get to the airport. You will still need to check-in at the kiosk to receive your boarding passes and bag tags if you are checking bags. You can also check-in online if you want to see your boarding position ahead of time.

[@concepcionmaisling1683]

Im anxious ...to go back home soon im in UK now and first time alone traveling back. I feel confused in following arrow direction going to boarding gates😢..the straight one, pointing to others, up, etc.😢

[@BenDreamVacations]

You should watch my video on how to navigate an airport for the first time. I think it will help kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXPVgZpqm7uhhck

[@AnaPatriciaCruz-k6t]

Is concourse same as gate in BWI airport? Thank you

[@BenDreamVacations]

A concourse is not the same thing as a gate. A concourse houses many gates. You can think of a concourse like a long hallway where on either side of the hallway are many gates. Concourses are usually labeled as a letter such a Concourse A, B and C and then within each concourse there are numbers for each gate. So for example, your flight could be located in Concourse A, gate 12 or simply A12.

[@maryduhon222]

I got the early bird . So if don't forget to check in

[@tristanmiller1555]

Thank you so much!

[@BenDreamVacations]

You're welcome!

[@cloverzgrave]

flying to seattle by myself for the first time at age 19...im terrified of whats to come but this video is helping me relax a little bit and prepare! i do have a question and im sorry if it seems like a stupid one but im only bringing one suitcase and a mini backpack to take on the plane with me...will i have to take the suitcase on the plane with me or will my backpack count as the carry-on?

[@BenDreamVacations]

Good question! As long as the suitcase fits the carry-on size dimensions for the airline you will be flying on you will be able to take your suitcase and your mini backpack.

[@cloverzgrave]

@@BenDreamVacations ah i see but do we have the option to not take it on the plane with us?

[@BenDreamVacations]

Yes, you can choose to check your luggage but you may have to pay a fee depending on the airline.

[@cloverzgrave]

@@BenDreamVacations will southwest charge for that?

[@BenDreamVacations]

@@cloverzgrave Southwest will let you check 2 bags for free

[@hitupnando1898]

Question, will I have to go through the check in process if I decide to bring a carry on and a personal bag? Or could I skip that process and move onto the TSA process?

[@BenDreamVacations]

If you don't need to check a bag and you have already checked in online and received your boarding pass you can just go straight to the TSA lines when you arrive at the airport.

[@hitupnando1898]

@@BenDreamVacations thank you

[@cyn.g]

Thank you for this video! A little confused on the size for a carry on. The Southwest Airlines website says: Your carryon can be no bigger than 24” (L) + 16” (W) + 10” (H). If it’s bigger than those dimensions, it will need to be checked. But the image you showed shows the measurements differently. Or are they the same?

[@BenDreamVacations]

Southwest has their measurements as if the carry-on were on its side because that is the position the carry-on will be in when its loaded in the overhead bin. My image has the carry-on standing up but the measurements are still the same either way. Good question!

[@cyn.g]

@@BenDreamVacations Thank you!! Make sense now

[@johnnydarko2736]

You get 2 carry on bags without paying extra? Does a personal bag count as 1 of those bags or is that seperate?

[@BenDreamVacations]

You get 2 checked bags free and then you can also take 1 carry-on and 1 personal bag on the plane with you.

[@malenymiranda3203]

​@@BenDreamVacations so would you get a total of 4 bags?

[@BenDreamVacations]

@@malenymiranda3203 Yes, a total of 4 bags

[@malenymiranda3203]

Thank you,​@@BenDreamVacations

[@zacharyberger7392]

I just checked into a Southwest flight and got A-33

[@BenDreamVacations]

Nice! That's a good boarding position!

[@pennygower8787]

Never flown with Southwest before. Thank you for this video. It was very informative. However, I have a couple of questions. I am leaving for Vegas next week. I have 4 people on the same reservation. When I check in at the 24 hour mark, will it check in all 4 of us, or do we have to check in individually?

[@BenDreamVacations]

When you check in for your flight you will have the option to check-in everyone on the same reservation at the same time. It will ask you who you want to check in and then you will just check all the boxes next to everyone's name.

[@pennygower8787]

@@BenDreamVacations Thank you for your response!

[@pennygower8787]

What about the return trip? Do I still have to check in 24 hours prior for my return trip? Or does it automatically do it for me when I check in?

[@BenDreamVacations]

@@pennygower8787 Yes, you will need to check in 24 hours prior for your return trip as well.

[@dreketorious]

Thank you so much

[@BenDreamVacations]

My pleasure!

[@briannusser8924]

Hi Ben, From watching several of your videos, I am assuming that you live in Ohio. I live in Ohio as well. So, I have two questions, one is a general question, the other involves the Ohio area, but both concern flying Southwest. 1) If you apply for TSA Pre-Check after you have booked your flight on SW, I am assuming that, if approved, you are able to edit/ add the KTN to your reservation, correct? 2) I know that most, if not all the airlines that fly out of CMH, have a measurement frame for carry-on bags to see that your carry-on meets the specific airlines' specifications, but ...do you know of any business or retail outlet, OUTSIDE of the CMH terminal, that has these same measurement frames, as to avoid going to the hustle and bustle of the airport, merely to make sure said carry-on meets the specifications? Thank you, B M Nusser

[@BenDreamVacations]

Yes, from Columbus Ohio. To answer your first question yes, you can add your KTN any time after you have booked your flight up until you check in. Once you check in you won't be able to add it. To answer your second question. I do not know of any measurement frames outside of CMH. You can measure your bag at home. If you find that your bag is over by an inch you will still be ok and it will still fit in the overhead bins.

[@samanthahoward1]

If I have multiple people on the same reservation, is there a way to get their boarding passes to their own devices if i check in on the app? Or so i just show mine at boarding and security?

[@BenDreamVacations]

Yes, great question! There is a few ways you do this. If you are traveling with children who do not have their own ID's yet then it's best to just keep them on your phone. You will have to present their boarding passes to the TSA at the security check point and also at the time of boarding. If you want the boarding passes on their own devices then you can either screenshot the boarding passes and send it to them or if you have an iphone you can save it to your apple wallet. Once the boarding passes are in your wallet you will be able to either airdrop or text them the boarding passes.

[@TerrieBrown-i5d]

My husband and I are both on the same confirmation number. Do each of us need to confirm our flight separately?

[@BenDreamVacations]

When it comes time to check-in, it will ask you who you want to check-in. You will just check the box next to each of your names and then click check-in. That will check both of you in at the same time. Once you do that you will receive your boarding passes and boarding position.

[@angela8806]

Thank you! 🙏❤️

[@junkeewear6014]

Hi, if I'm carrying -on and I'm checked in do I proceed to security.

[@BenDreamVacations]

If you just taking a carry-on and are already checked in with the airline and have received your boarding pass you can go straight to the security lines.

[@AlecBurriss]

Thank you so much for making this video. I am flying with Southwest from Sacramento to Columbus for the first time in September and this answered a lot of my questions. I am glad to learn that if I check a bag it will automatically be transferred to my connecting flight (I was worried about the layover time/getting my bags, etc. in between the two flights). I didn't know they did that! I am feeling more at ease about my first flight in probably a decade :) Also, If I add the early bird, does it automatically apply it to my connecting flight?

[@BenDreamVacations]

So glad you found the video helpful! Early bird does not automatically apply to the connecting flight. You will have to select Early bird for your connecting flight as well if you want it for both flights to Columbus. Safe travels!

[@josjunkmail]

Hi, first time flyer here! I’ve been anxious about the whole process especially because I’m flying solo, but your video helped ease my nervous! I appreciate it! I have a question, for round trip flights, will the process be the same for the returning flight? Thank you again!

[@BenDreamVacations]

Glad it was helpful! The process for the return flight is the same. Happy travels!

[@flynomo]

Do we have to fly the plane too?

[@MarcosGuerrero-rx9lh]

7:09 is the conformation number there the one u use at the kiosk or where do u get your confirmation number

[@BenDreamVacations]

You will receive your confirmation number once your flight is booked. You will use that confirmation to access your reservation which you can do at the kiosk, or online.

[@MarcosGuerrero-rx9lh]

@@BenDreamVacations what if I forgot to take a picture of it, will I be able to see it again?

[@BenDreamVacations]

@@MarcosGuerrero-rx9lh once your flight is booked you will receive an email or a text with your confirmation number on it that you can save to access your flight reservation later. If you lose that then at the airport you can swipe the credit card you used to book your flight at the kiosk to access your reservation.

[@MarcosGuerrero-rx9lh]

@@BenDreamVacations so the app won't have it saved when I click on the flight?

[@BenDreamVacations]

@@MarcosGuerrero-rx9lh if you have the app it will absolutely save it

[@chelseajohnson3111]

Also my daughter has inhalers that she needs, do i need a prescription to bring these? Should all electronics including chargers and hair tools be in my cary on?

[@BenDreamVacations]

You don't need a prescription for inhalers but you will just need to let the TSA agents know that you have them and they may inspect them separately. Most electronics can go in your checked luggage but if you are taking anything cordless like a hair straightener that have rechargeable lithium batteries in them then you will need to either pack it in your checked bag with the batteries removed or carry the whole thing in your carry-on. The batteries either way need to end up in your carry-on.

[@RebelEdits]

Could I just screenshot the boarding pass QR code to use? I get really bad signal at the Nashville airport and the wifi seems to always be to slow to get it to load.

[@BenDreamVacations]

I have honestly never tried to screenshot the boarding pass. I think that would work but you should also have the option to download it to your phone.

[@RebelEdits]

@@BenDreamVacations I was able to use a screenshot. I tried downloading it to my phone but it kept giving an error code (probably my old phone). Just wanted to update just in case anyone else was curious.

[@BenDreamVacations]

@@RebelEdits Good to know! Thanks for sharing!

[@margiek.4569]

First time traveling with 4 children under 18. Do you know if any identification is needed for them? The video was very informational and helpful, Thanks!

[@BenDreamVacations]

No ID is needed for them. I just flew on Southwest with my two daughters who are both under 18 and no one asked for an ID for proof of age. The TSA did ask what the ages of my two daughter were but that was it.

[@kellyayala4034]

Great video. I may be a first time flyer of Southwest Airlines. Do you know anything about booking & flying with a pet?

[@BenDreamVacations]

Yes, Southwest allows small cats and dogs that are able to fit under the seat on a first come first serve basis. They allow a max of 6 pets per flight and they charge a $125 fee each way. The pets do need to be in a carrier that meets a certain size requirements. You can find more information at the following link 👉 www.southwest.com/pets/

[@amazinge7968]

I haven’t flown since 2018. My family size has double too. If I bought the tickets can I do the check in for my while family? It’s the same reservation number. Do my other members have to have the app as well?

[@BenDreamVacations]

Yes, you can do the check-in for your whole family. When you click the check-in button it will ask you who you want to check-in. Here you can just click the boxes to everyone's name to check-in everyone at the same time.

[@sophiatimothee1779]

Hi I have a question, if you have more than one person books do you have to check in twice?

[@BenDreamVacations]

If everyone is on the same reservation then you will be able to check-in everyone at once. Otherwise, if they are on separate reservations then you will have to check in each person individually.

[@waltersblattero7688]

I am an Australian booking a flight from Las Vegas to LAX to catch a connecting flight home. I Have been confronted with 3 viable options. Anytime, Wanna get away plus & Wanna get away. Not interested in points, Is the wanna get away options viable.

[@BenDreamVacations]

The wanna get away is what I typically book. If you want the fare to be refundable and have it include Early Bird then book the Anytime fare.

[@thebass999]

I wear hearing aids with rechargeable lithium batteries. Is this a problem when going through security?

[@BenDreamVacations]

Wearing hearing aids won’t be a problem

[@SupriyaReddy-k4e]

@bendreamvacations is it 50 lbs for each checkin baggage or total ?

[@BenDreamVacations]

You are allowed to carry up to 50 lbs for each checked luggage.

[@SupriyaReddy-k4e]

@@BenDreamVacations thank you very much

[@veneciagutierrez3623]

What if my carry on is 24x17x10.5? Will I have to get it checked in?

[@BenDreamVacations]

It's a tight fit when it's at the max dimensions but if your carry-on has some give to it then I think you can make it work. Otherwise if it doesn't fit you will have to check it.

[@franco_dc91]

If I purchase wanna get a way option, can Instill check in 24 hrs before the flight?

[@BenDreamVacations]

Yes, you can still check in 24 hours before the flight.

[@margarethaazul]

I’m so afraid of flying on Southwest Airlines. I have been always flying with AA and Delta , but AA has become expensive and really a bad experience in the whole experience . I fly a lot times to Tucson and I don’t have a lot of options . Is Swest a good option to fly? The seats has a good leg room ? Etc . Thanks

[@BenDreamVacations]

Yes, Southwest is a good option to fly. I either fly them or Delta. Compared to Delta, I think Southwest offers a similar experience to Delta's economy seats. I feel Southwest has maybe an inch or 2 more legroom. Southwest also only has one class of seating and there is no assigned seats but they are changing all that next year when they will offer at least add a premium seat with more legroom and the option to choose your seat.

[@margarethaazul]

@@BenDreamVacations thanks 🙏

[@noruiz6062]

if im only flying with a carry on and a personal item bag would i still have to drop my bag off?

[@BenDreamVacations]

No, you will not need to drop off your bag. You can just head to the security lines as long as you have already checked in and received your boarding pass.

[@mrsgabette]

Can you take aerosol hair spray in your personal bag on flight? And can you take a women’s rechargeable razor in your personal item bag?? Thank you this video was very helpful!

[@BenDreamVacations]

Yes, you can take aerosol hair spray in your personal bag but it has to be less than 3.4oz. Rechargeable razors can also be taken in your personal bag as well.

[@mrsgabette]

@@BenDreamVacations thank you!

[@johnlive8281]

Do you necessarily need a account in southwest Airlines to do this or no?

[@BenDreamVacations]

No, you don't need a Southwest account to fly with them.

[@mys_dufie3490]

What is your check in bags are little more than the required weight? Like 51. Will you still pay a penalty?

[@BenDreamVacations]

The bag gets weighed when you drop it off so if it's 1 pound over they may let it go without an extra charge. It really depends on the agent checking the bag. I would error on the side of caution and try to avoid going over.

[@astiDj7680]

Hi...I have a question for you, if I have 2 suitcases, the second suitcase is large and 30kg excess of the airline's provisions, how much do I have to pay?

[@astiDj7680]

Or which is better, have 2 suitcases according to the baggage provisions and I can pack the excess in the third suitcase?

[@BenDreamVacations]

To check a 3rd bag would be $125. A bag that is overweight would be $100 if the total weight is between 51 and 70lbs and $125 if the weight is between 71 and 100lbs. Anything over that amount would not be allowed. So if you are saying your bag is 30kg over the standard limit then you would need a 3rd bag so you are not over the max limit.

[@ellae2341]

If i plan on flying and i buy a ticket a hour or two before departure time do i still need to check in ? If im not able to check in because it’s not 24 hours before can i still board ? Please help

[@BenDreamVacations]

You can check-in anytime within 24 hours before departure. If you are buying a ticket an hour or two before departure then yes, you will still need to check in.

[@ellae2341]

@@BenDreamVacations thank you so much ! Even if i check in that late and close to departure time will i still be able to board and have a seat ?

[@BenDreamVacations]

@@ellae2341 Yes, you will still be able to board and have a seat as long as the flight is not oversold in which case if you are one of the last people to check in you could be bumped to the next available flight.

[@ellae2341]

@@BenDreamVacations thank you so much your video is very helpful i never flew before and planning to soon and this helped alot

[@BenDreamVacations]

@@ellae2341 So glad you found the video helpful. Enjoy your first flight!

[@Stevel5662]

What drives me nuts is their connecting flights. Most of the times you only have 50 minutes between your plane landing and the next one taking off. I am really nervous about missing my flight. Do you have any advice?

[@BenDreamVacations]

I am with you on this one. I don't like booking flights with a connection less than an hour. If you are flexible on your dates of travel, try a different day otherwise if Southwest isn't offering any longer connection times then I would look at other airlines.

[@megan1459]

i have a question!! i booked a flight to mexico for 3 people, it says i get 2 free checked bags. does that mean per person or per reservation??

[@BenDreamVacations]

It’s 2 free checked bags per person

[@tc411]

We are flying to Orlando this year. I’ll be me and two kids ages 8 and 9. I want us to all sit in same row. Is that possible? How many seats are in a row on a southwest flight?

[@BenDreamVacations]

Each row has 3 seats on either side of the aisle. You shouldn't have any problems being able to all sit together even if you are one of the last people to board. People will usually offer to move seats for you so you can sit with your kids. The flight attendants can also help if you can't find 3 seats together.

[@tc411]

@@BenDreamVacationsthank you

[@B.r.i.a.n.1]

We fly often with a family of 4. People are monsters. Make sure you are on the ball and check in the second you are allowed if not doing early bird. Weve been in the beginning of b group and still couldn't find a single row of 3 open because people are monsters. The giant lines of "wheelchair" passengers get early boarding and it seems as if every "disabled person" coincidentally flies southwest now. The lines of wheelchairs is ridiculous. Then families with young children get priority. Then you get all of the pairs of row hogs taking a window and an aisle seat hoping no one will ask for the seat. You also have the groups who pay early bird for 1 person and save seats. The end of b and c group is chaotic. It would be an amazing system if people could act right but i dont have that much faithbin humanity. I might just toss a walking boot on in the future. If you cant beat em join em.

[@iyannaparhams598]

Can you bring as much liquids you wanted in your checked luggage?

[@BenDreamVacations]

There is no limit to the amount of liquids you can carry in your checked luggage but you want to be careful about the weight of luggage. Anything over 50lbs will cost you $100 per bag and anything over 70lbs $125 per bag.

[@rolandhenderson-sh1hr]

What are the cruise dates for Aruba?

[@BenDreamVacations]

Are you looking to go on a cruise? I can help you but I will need to get some more information from you.

[@datsun4525]

Hey question, when I checked in, it shows no gate? Is that normal

[@BenDreamVacations]

Yeah, that's normal. It just means that your flight hasn't been assigned a gate yet. Just check back later for the gate number.

[@tragicallyhoney]

What happens if it said error and unavailable in the check in button in the app? Does it mean I have to wait the 24hours before flight ?

[@BenDreamVacations]

You won't be able to check-in for your flight until 24 hours before the departure time.

[@B.r.i.a.n.1]

Southwest without early bird is a nightmare if you have more than 2 passengers. People are monsters. The line of wheelchairs which recieve early boarding is ridiculous at southwest. You wont see this at any other airline. Famileis with young children also get early boarding. Pairs of row hogs then turn 6 seat rows into 4 seat rows through 3/4 of the plane. The southwest system could be great but people are monsters. My advice. Get a leg boot. If you cant beat em join em!

[@mickelwarren2598]

This is not true at all

[@B.r.i.a.n.1]

@@mickelwarren2598 you don't fly southwest obviously.

[@mickelwarren2598]

@@B.r.i.a.n.1 haha bullshit shows what you know.

[@B.r.i.a.n.1]

@@mickelwarren2598 would love to know which part of my statment was wrong. I fly exclusively southwest thanks to my southwest rapid rewards credit card and there is rarely an exception to the things I mentioned. People are monsters and can't act right. Just flew back and forth to Orlando with my family of 4. We diddnt pay for early bird, B group both times after immediately check in at 24hrs and couldn't find a single row of 3 available either trip. This is a regular occurrence! Not always of course. It's not that we mind being separated as we're all going to the same place, it's simply annoying how all of these people behave. When my family gets on with early bird we could easily split up 2 and 2 locking up a row of 6 but we don't. My wife and kids take a row of 3 and I sit across in the aisle seat. Leaving a pair together for someone else. There is no debating the long wheelchair lines on southwest. It's seen no where else in the airport. People know you grab a chair you get priority boarding!

[@remyd8767]

Why wouldn't you do the early boarding? It's a no-brainer

[@johnhernandez7153]

Will they let a 18.1” x 11.8” x 5.1” personal item?

[@BenDreamVacations]

Yes, those measurements will work for a personal item 👍

[@jhosepram9033]

Hi I have a question, Do I need to go to the counter to check my carryon back and backpack? Or do I only use the kiosk and go straight to tsa?

[@BenDreamVacations]

No need to go to the counter if you only have a carry on and backpack. You can go straight to the security lines if you have your boarding pass or stop at the kiosk if you need to print it out.

[@Dxeam]

@@BenDreamVacationsthank you, i am flying by myself for the first time tomorrow and this video helped a lot thanks

[@BenDreamVacations]

@@Dxeam so happy to hear the video helped. Enjoy your first flight tomorrow!

[@lovefaith1714]

​@BenDreamVacations I thought you ALWAYS have to get the print out at the kiosk for luggage stickers I guess that part can't be bypassed

[@BenDreamVacations]

@@lovefaith1714 For Southwest you have to print out your luggage tags at the kiosk or at the counter.

[@ZOBAER496]

What is the boarding position? Is it the seat number?

[@BenDreamVacations]

It’s your position in line to board the plane.

[@ZOBAER496]

@@BenDreamVacations how to find my seat number then?

[@BenDreamVacations]

@@ZOBAER496 there are no assigned seats on Southwest. Once you board the plane you can choose any open seat.

[@ZOBAER496]

@@BenDreamVacations interesting! Never seen any such airlines before. Thanks for the info. I am going to fly today in Southwest and this information will be helpful.

[@BenDreamVacations]

@@ZOBAER496 safe travels!

[@rochellejones7824]

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