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Sealed boxes for check-on

Lucygrace
Explorer C

Are sealed (taped) boxes allowed as check-on baggage? I know the weight and size restrictions.

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Re: Sealed boxes for check-on

SWDigits
Aviator A
Solution

I know that there is a baggage embargo, to include prohbitions against boxes for BZE, MBJ, NAS, SJO, refer to dates and details here (also see the notes for HAV): https://www.southwest.com/html/customer-service/baggage/  

 

I don't see any other restrictions but your best bet is to reach out directly to Southwest (I'm a customer too) -- see options and details in the "Contact Us" link at the bottom of forum pages.  Twitter will probably get you the fastest response.

 


Customer | Home airport DCA

Re: Sealed boxes for check-on

TheMiddleSeat
Aviator A

You certainly would not want to check an unsealed box so if your question is to tape the box or not, definitely tape it. Just as you do with a checked suitcase, ensure nothing inside the box is prohibited by TSA. Also like a suitcase, TSA will open the box if they have concerns about something.

 

--TheMiddleSeat