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Question. What is southwest policy about checking a box of wine. It will have foam between the bottles.and it will be packed by me. I know different carriers have different rules...thanks in advance
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- Alcohol (wine and liquor) should be in the original unopened container with the manufacturer's label when transported in checked baggage. Alcohol (wine and liquor) must be in the original unopened container with the manufacturer's label when transported as checked baggage.
- The maximum quantity of liquor that may be transported in or as checked baggage on Southwest Airlines is five liters per Customer. Wine is not subject to the five-liter per Customer limitation.
- Alcohol content may not exceed 70% by volume (140 proof).
- Alcohol (wine and liquor) in checked baggage should be securely packaged in a leak-proof bag with adequate professional packaging designed to fit the proportions of the bottle to prevent breakage.
- Alcohol (wine and liquor) accepted as checked baggage must be contained within a corrugated box secured with sealing tape. The contents must be packaged in a leak-proof bag with professional packaging designed to fit the proportions of the bottle to prevent breakage.
- Liquor and wine packaging is available for sale at Southwest Airlines ticket counters for $5.00 per unit.
- Southwest Airlines does not accept liability for breakage of liquids or fragile items in checked luggage even if transported in special packaging purchased from Southwest Airlines.
- Packaging purchased at Southwest Airlines ticket counters is intended for liquor or wine placed inside checked baggage only.
- Professional packaging by alcohol and wine suppliers (e.g., cruise lines, wineries, duty-free shops) is acceptable as long as the contents have adequate cushioning and the packaging prevents leakage.
- All alcohol (wine and liquor) is subject to TSA screening.