Southwest Airlines
Priority boarding + baggage fee exemption for active duty
Active-duty service members with a valid Uniformed Services ID board in the Priority group and are exempt from the two-piece baggage limit (no excess, oversize, or overweight charges), provided no bag exceeds 100 lbs / 80 inches (L+W+H), up to 20 pieces. Discounted military/government fares for active duty, Guard, and Reserve on orders (plus authorized dependents) are booked by phone or at the ticket counter only, not on southwest.com.
✓ Year-roundOnlineIn-storeVerified Jul 2026
Who Qualifies
Active DutyGuardReserveDependent
How to Claim
1Show a valid Uniformed Services ID at check-in for baggage/boarding benefits.
2Call 1-800-I-FLY-SWA (1-800-435-9792) or visit a ticket counter to book military/government fares.
Proof Required
🪪 Military ID