Airlines want to avert any incident leading to injuries for passengers. Hazardous items, either liquid or solid, are prohibited. Liquids, aerosols and gels will be covered under Southwest Airlines liquid policy. Inflammable liquids are strictly barred. In addition to this, any non-solid item (cream, paste etc.) will also come under the policy. Take a look at the key points of the liquid policy of Southwest Airlines.
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Every item covered under liquid policy should be packed in quart-sized 20cmx20cm transparent, resealable packets.
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Only one packet is allowed per passenger.
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Liquids purchased at the duty-free shops of the airport will be allowed.
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The combined quantity of the liquid should not exceed 1 litre.
Knowing the rules about liquids will reduce the time spent getting screened for security. Our HolidayGlobes blog will be a helpful guide for passengers who are not yet aware of the 3 1 1 rule on Southwest International.
What are the Southwest Liquid Rules for Carry-on Baggage?
A few items categorized as liquid may be allowed if you need them during the flight. But toiletries, hand sanitizers, shampoos or gels will not be covered. The items covered only include medicine, injections and baby formula, among other things. Other than this, nothing will go through unless it is approved by TSA. Here are a few points you must keep in mind about Southwest Airlines carry-on liquids rules.
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You may be asked to taste any liquid item by TSA on the spot to make sure it is safe.
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It is advisable to put baby formula, breast milk or medicine in transparent containers.
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You must separate the liquid items from the rest of the items in baggage.
The final authority on whether a liquid item can go in your carry-on lies with the TSA. You can visit or contact HolidayGlobes for details on the liquid items which may be approved.
What is the 3 1 1 Rule on Southwest International?
Each person is allowed to bring liquid items up to 3.4 ounces of liquid or 100 ml. All the containers should be kept in a ziploc bag. You will get it at the airport if you do not have one. To ensure the convenience of passengers, a few items have been exempted from the 3 1 1 rule on Southwest International Flights. But these items must go through X-ray machines or any other scanning machine. You may be supposed to taste it on the spot. Take a look at the exempted commodities.
Medications and baby nourishment – Essential items like liquid medications (prescription and over-the-counter), breast milk, baby formula, and juice for infants are allowed in larger quantities and do not need to fit in the quart-sized bag.
Duty-free liquids – If purchased internationally and you're entering the US with a connecting flight, duty-free liquids are allowed if they are in secure, tamper-proof bags and accompanied by the receipt.
What are the Carry-on Liquid Restrictions for Southwest Airlines?
Only liquid items which will be safe on board for other passengers will be permitted by Southwest. Carry-on liquid restrictions for Southwest Airlines follow the guidelines laid down by TSA. Here are some prohibited items on Southwest.
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Alcoholic beverages - Beverages with 70% or more alcohol are not allowed in checked bags or carry-on bags.
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Ice packs, frozen gel packs - They are not allowed unless it is for the purpose of cooling baby food.
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Self-defence and pepper sprays - Not allowed in carry-on bags if they contains more than 2% tear gas.
A few items, even though not covered under the liquid policy of Southwest Airlines may have to go through additional screening. You can visit or contact HolidayGlobes to get details of which commodities will be put under additional screening.
