southwest carry on

[mmouse50]

Can I take a carry on bag to put in the overhead bin and a backpack that will fit under the seat?

 

[danjoan14]

Carry on policy for Southwest Airlines:

Carryon Baggage
Per TSA regulations, carryon items are limited to one bag plus one small, personal item.
Personal-type items include purses, briefcases, cameras, food containers, or laptops (case included). Pet carriers are considered either a personal item or a carryon item.
Southwest Airlines limits carryon bag dimensions to 10 x 16 x 24 inches.
All Customers and Employees and their items are subject to a thorough, physical search.
The following items are not considered carryon bags or personal-type items and are not counted against the "one-bag plus one personal-type item" limit:
A child restraint device for a ticketed child with a reserved seat or when complimentary, available space exists.
Assistive/mobility devices for individuals with a disability. There is no limit to the number of assistive/mobility devices a Customer can bring onboard the aircraft.
Outer garments or other wearable articles of clothing.
Food for consumption during flight contained in disposable packaging.
Walking canes or umbrellas.

 

[beccasmom]

Yes. On our recent trip I was able to stow both - my handbag and a Vera Bradley weekends bag - under the seat in front of me. But either way is equally fine. My experience with SWA is that because you are able to check two bags with no charge, the overhead bins are not as overloaded.