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06/04/2017. I spoke with one of the telephone folks a couple of weeks ago with the same question regarding the wheels on luggage. Same issue... was buying some new luggage and the height was list as 29". The wheels add an additional 2". The Southwest rep had to look high and low to find the answer... found it in her guide or manual... stated the dimensions DO NOT include the wheels or handles. The new luggage is below the 62" allowance not including the wheels. Please advise. Leaving on that big bird in 10 days... not looking for any unpleasant surprises. Thanks. ... View more

I have a son that attends Stanford University in Palo Alto, CA. I will book his holiday flights from either San Fran or San Jose to Dallas typically as soon as Southwest opens the dates. There have always been Wanna Get Away fares available, but they are much higher. It has been my experience the fairs are the cheapest approx. 60 to 45 days out. If you book at a higher price, you can rebook online at the lower price and each person will have a credit for the savings. The credit is good for one year from the original booking date. The credit can only be used by the person whose name was on the otiginal ticket... not transferable. ... View more

06/04/2017. I spoke with one of the telephone folks a couple of weeks ago with the same question regarding the wheels on luggage. Same issue... was buying some  new luggage and the height was list as 29". The wheels add an additional 2". The Southwest rep had to look high and low to find the answer... found it in her guide or manual... stated the dimensions DO NOT include the wheels or handles.  The new luggage is below the 62" allowance not including the wheels. Please advise. Leaving on that big bird in 10 days... not looking for any unpleasant surprises. Thanks. ... View more