There is a difference in the text here about labels (you would want them labeled in an emergency), but it would seem Southwest would like you to bring a doctor's note, especially if you require to whip out a sharp objects while onboard. For the sake of security & nerves, please notify a flight attendant before doing so, otherwise just leave it in the bag while aboard (emergencies are emergencies but you may be charged for a plane diverting its course for safety and security). Again, call up cust service beforehand if you want to chat with them about it. From TSA: Medication is ok to place in your carry-on or checked luggage in any form. From our web page: "All medications in any form or type (for instance, pills, injectables, or homeopathic) and associated supplies (syringes, Sharps disposal container, pre-loaded syringes, jet injectors, pens, infusers, etc.) are allowed through the security checkpoint once they have been screened. Atropens, an auto-injection system that can help treat many emergency conditions (low heart rate, breathing problems, and excess saliva related to insecticide, nerve gas or mushroom poisoning) are also allowed. We do not require that your medications be labeled." From SWA: Keep all medicines - over-the-counter drugs as well as prescriptions - in their original bottles. If you must travel with special paraphernalia (i.e. needles, EpiPens, etc.) carry a legible doctor's note explaining your medical condition. -Just my humble opinion. Flying twice a week and always looking to help out.
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06-01-2017
12:15 PM
I ran into one airport in CA that didn't have "any more" of them that day. Come prepared or your seats may get so filthy they need replaced. They are for sale at box stores or online. SWA used to supply large clear trash bags for the situation that worked fine, but they are no longer giving them out, but you could buy your own to save the $15. Bring a bag or gate check it.
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06-01-2017
12:08 PM
06-01-2017
12:08 PM
First, the general rule is 2 free bags per ticket, and since two of the kids are old enough you bought tickets for them both you should be fine. I like to put my booster seats in a thick mil (clear if you have a choice) plastic trash bag and tie it off. Otherwise there is a market for car seat air travel bags that work awesome for their size (I bought a SWA one years ago that still works great). The items can all go through security with you as they are needed for the children, and can also be Gate-Checked for free (must see gate agent before departure) and will be put back into the jetbridge in a similar place of where you dropped it off. I don't need all of my car seats with me for the plane or terminal waiting, so I bring a stroller through and check the rest of the boosters and car seats. If you have max checked bags call them up, you could check all your bags and gate-check the rest, as cumbersome as that may be.
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