Southwest Airlines Personal Item Size
46×41×20cm
lenient enforcement
Your Southwest Airlines personal item must fit under the seat in front of you.
What is a Personal Item?
A personal item is a smaller bag that must fit completely under the seat in front of you, not in the overhead bin. This is in addition to your carry-on bag on most Southwest Airlines fares.
Typical Personal Items:
- • Small backpack
- • Purse or handbag
- • Small laptop bag
- • Camera bag
Must fit under seat:
- • Cannot block legroom
- • Must be stowed for takeoff
- • Accessible during flight
- • Size strictly enforced
Personal Item Requirements
Maximum Dimensions
Length:46cm
Width:41cm
Height:20cm
Total:46×41×20cm
Volume:~38L
Storage Requirements
Location:Under seat only
Weight limit:None specified
Accessibility:During flight
Cost:Usually free
Personal Item vs Carry-on
| Dimension | Personal Item | Carry-on | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 46cm | 61cm | +15cm |
| Width | 41cm | 40cm | +-1cm |
| Height | 20cm | 25cm | +5cm |