How strict/ relaxed are Southwest about Size & Weight of Checked & Carry-On Baggage?
How strict/ relaxed are Southwest about Size & Weight of Checked & Carry-On Baggage?
Baggage Allowed: 2 x 50lbs How much lee way do we get from Southwest? Few (1-2) inches / 1-2/ 3-4 lbs? Also, I am using a personal bathroom weighing scale to measure the weights i.e. I lift the bag while I am standing on it. Then weight myself without it - DIFFERENCE = BAG weight. Are these values usually OFF? MY SPECIFICS: - FLIGHT: SJC > SAN - December: 12/18 - 8:50pm > 10:15 pm - Evening - GetAway Fare. - Early Boarding Purchased: 12$ - Kind of relocating so a bit packed on the baggage - If I over go on the Checked Bags I might.. push some stuff into the almost empty carry on - Leave some stuff in SJC at friends place My Bags (American Tourister): Please have a look at the Specifications/ Dimensions. Do I need to be concerned about any of these bags? CHECKED BAGS: (Should I be concerned about Size or Weight? AT - Fabric (Expandable i.e. Height can be increased a bit) L x W x H 30.5 20.5 10.5 (Taper In) 61.5 30.75 20.5 11 (Taper Out) 62.25 AT - Hard Shell/ Plastic L x W x H 29.5 22.5 9 61 29.5 22.5 9.5 61.5 CARRY-ON: Gray - Square Duffel / Tote (Should I be concerned about Overhead Space?) L W H 24 11 14 Southwest Carry On specs: (Rectangular/ Flatter bag) (from website) 24 10 16 Rolling Laptop Case W H D 17 15.5 11.5 Wenger Patriot) |
If your airport has curbside check-in, do that.
I have almost never had them weigh bags, and if I new I was pushing it, have a $10 tip out and you will be fine. If you go inside, they will definitely weigh it and charge you... |
Originally Posted by xmlsoa
(Post 21978485)
How strict/ relaxed are Southwest about Size & Weight of Checked & Carry-On Baggage?
OTOH, the few times I've noticed sizing-boxes for carry-on's still sitting around at the gates, they seem covered with dust and ignored. People carry-on a lot of big crap these days. Like most other rules, your mileage can and probably will vary. You didn't ask, but my unsolicited free advice is to box-up your stuff and take it to the USPS, UPS or FedEx. It's cheap and easy and you won't have to mess with it in-transit. |
Originally Posted by troutmd
(Post 21978528)
If you go inside, they will definitely weigh it and charge you...
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Originally Posted by troutmd
(Post 21978528)
If your airport has curbside check-in, do that.
I have almost never had them weigh bags, and if I new I was pushing it, have a $10 tip out and you will be fine. If you go inside, they will definitely weigh it and charge you...
Originally Posted by Michael El
(Post 21978586)
And SJC is the worst.
I guess given the measurements - DIMENSIONS - I guess they wont be measuring for 1-2" over in case the bag bulges? Or will they? PS: I do not have enough extra stuff to warrant shipping it. |
Originally Posted by xmlsoa
(Post 21979161)
So SJC has curb side check-in or no? And would I be able to slide a few lbs at curb side?
I guess given the measurements - DIMENSIONS - I guess they wont be measuring for 1-2" over in case the bag bulges? Or will they? PS: I do not have enough extra stuff to warrant shipping it. |
As others have said, they seem to be quite strict about weight. However, I fly almost every flight with an oversized bag and it has never been measured.
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Originally Posted by xmlsoa
(Post 21978485)
Also, I am using a personal bathroom weighing scale to measure the weights i.e. I lift the bag while I am standing on it. Then weight myself without it - DIFFERENCE = BAG weight. Are these values usually OFF? |
Fedex Ground is dirt cheap, takes 2 days on that route and will avoid a ridiculous amount of stress and aggravation.
As others note, curbside check with hefty tip (remember it's the holidays too) is the only route. No way of telling whether your bathroom scale is accurate. If you are 3-4 pounds over and the scale is 3-4 pounds off, that's 8 pounds and that's not going to slide at the curb either. |
Originally Posted by Often1
(Post 21980139)
Fedex Ground is dirt cheap, takes 2 days on that route and will avoid a ridiculous amount of stress and aggravation.
"Use your Business Card from American Express OPEN with FedEx Ground®and automatically get a 5% discount credited to your American Express® statement ..." You may have to sign in to tell them whether you want the 5% or 2 extra MR points. |
Originally Posted by InkUnderNails
(Post 21980037)
If you some some stuff that is small and very dense, USPS flat rate boxes are available in several sizes. The large one is $18 to anywhere and you can put up to 70 lbs in it.
Originally Posted by Often1
(Post 21980139)
Fedex Ground is dirt cheap, takes 2 days on that route and will avoid a ridiculous amount of stress and aggravation.
As others note, curbside check with hefty tip (remember it's the holidays too) is the only route. No way of telling whether your bathroom scale is accurate. If you are 3-4 pounds over and the scale is 3-4 pounds off, that's 8 pounds and that's not going to slide at the curb either. I am not planning to be 3-4 lbs over. I just got done 90% packed (12:30 am PT) and as per my scale will target 49/50 lb mark. My concerns: - Inaccuracy or error factor brought in by my bathroom scale - Inaccuracy or "over weighing" by Southwest scales? (If at all that happens??) - 1/2 lbs max slide over PS: Had bought EB Check-in and just did the online Check-in / Boarding pass: Boarding: A-40 - Is this normal for EB on this route? |
Originally Posted by Michael El
(Post 21978586)
And SJC is the worst.
Originally Posted by lougord99
(Post 21980097)
As others have said, they seem to be quite strict about weight. However, I fly almost every flight with an over-sized bag and it has never been measured.
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Originally Posted by xmlsoa
(Post 21985819)
- Inaccuracy or "over weighing" by Southwest scales? (If at all that happens??)
- 1/2 lbs max slide over |
Originally Posted by lougord99
(Post 21986207)
I have a very accurate digital scale. The Southwest airport scales that I have encountered are also very accurate. If you are 1/2 lb. over, they may well ask you to remove something.
If you have just a small amount of stuff, I am back to the USPS. They have what they call regional flat rate boxes, I use the A size a lot, and for short distances like yours it is up to 15 pounds for about $7. You can buy postage online, tape the label to the box and hand it to your mail carrier or drop it off at a convenient post office. I sell a lot of stuff on ebay and this service is a very reasonable way to move small dense items. I sell a lot of nuts and bolts and other hardware and it is perfect. |
Originally Posted by lougord99
(Post 21986207)
I have a very accurate digital scale. The Southwest airport scales that I have encountered are also very accurate. If you are 1/2 lb. over, they may well ask you to remove something.
I am concerned that 1-2 lbs slip over might happen due to weighing scale inaccuracies and calibrations. Lets see what I can pop into the Carry-on |
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