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A personal item is something that is supposed to fit underneath the seat in front of you, that's where the dimensions come from.  A standard laptop bag should be fine and the dimensions you listed do not appear to be out of line.   --TheMiddleSeat ... View more

@Hermanforex wrote: I understand that Southwest Airlines stipulates that a personal item cannot be larger than 16.25" L x 13.5" W x 8" H. According to the information on NordstromRack's webpage, I would like to purchase a backpack that is 16.5" H, 11.5" W, and 5" D. I am confused by these dimensions, and do not know whether they are in accordance with Southwest Airlines' policies.   Furthermore, I read on The Points Guy's website that Southwest has a baggage sizer tool on their app. Well, I can't find that tool on Southwest's app.   Could someone please help me with these issues? Thank you in advance.   Agree that you are fine - but also to answer your second question click on the "hamburger" menu in the upper right by your name and then scroll down past the flight info, past the Car/Hotel/Vacations... and down past Flying Southwest and the next one is Bag Sizer. (Above Help Center)   One edit: that might be primarily for the carry-on bag not the personal item, but see if it helps  you. ... View more