@NicoleAshley wrote: Great question! Ski gear may be checked in substitution of one piece of the free Checked Baggage allowance for each Passenger at no charge on a one-item-for-one-bag basis. If the item of sporting equipment exceeds 50 pounds in weight or 62 inches in size (outside length plus height plus width), excess weight and size charges may apply. These details are listed at: https://www.southwest.com/html/customer-service/baggage/special-luggage-pol.html#baggage_special_luggage_pol_tab_list_tab_16 To clarify, the 62 inch rule applies to regular checkd baggage and not ski bags as almost all skis (and therefore the bags holding them) are longer than 62 inches.
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