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To go on the original route is such a great idea -- I loved the story!  ... View more

Hi Ethan,   I believe they recently redesigned the career portion of the site and you might be able to access your campus reach application through the general portal.    I am currently an intern here at SWA and can honestly say this is the best place I've ever worked at 🙂 Good luck at your interview! ... View more

I understand flying can come with its challengs, but I do beleive Southwest does try their hardest to make it as painless as possible. Wheelchairs do take precedence when boarding, despite those who have upgraded their seats. An airline can't ask someone to prove their disability, so it mainly falls among the integrity of those using the system.   I understand it can be frustrating, but despite who gets on first we are all going to land at our destination at the same time.    Happy travels! ... View more

very cool story! ... View more

The Southwest App also has a "bag sizer" feature that actually takes a photo and scans it to see if the dimensions of the bag meets their requriements--pretty neat. Hope this helps! ... View more

I found this on the Southwest website, I hope it helps: Fishing tackle box and fishing rod, Fishing rods must be encased in a sturdy, cylindrical fishing rod container. This container must be able to withstand normal Checked Baggage handling without sustaining damage to the rod. Oversize charges only apply if the fishing rod container is over 91 inches in length and/or more than three inches in diameter. A fishing tackle box must be a suitable, sturdy, and securely closed container. When substituting a fishing rod and/or fishing tackle box for a free checked bag, Southwest Airlines allows for one fishing rod container and one tackle box to count as one checked item, even if they are packed and tagged separately. This one item can be a substitute for one checked bag. ... View more