62 linear inches - do wheels count for CHECKED luggage?

[lisamc69]

My bag is almost 64 linear inches but that includes the wheels - will Southwest charge extra for this bag.  I am only asking in regards to checked luggage not carry on - I see alot of answers regarding carry on.  Thank you in advance for your help 🙂 

[tappingmom1]

I truly doubt that you'll have a problem...they're not going to measure your luggage if it's, indeed, that close to the 62 linear inch maximum.  I occasionally use a piece where the case part hits 62", with the wheels adding another 2 inches, and have never had a problem with an extra charge.

But don't go over the 50 pound limit!!  It's really easy to do with larger pieces of luggage.  And that weight number is right there for all to see.

Safe travels!

[DancingDavidE · Accepted solution]

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@lisamc69 wrote:

My bag is almost 64 linear inches but that includes the wheels - will Southwest charge extra for this bag.  I am only asking in regards to checked luggage not carry on - I see alot of answers regarding carry on.  Thank you in advance for your help 🙂 

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Wheels are excluded from the measurement.