Southwest's Personal Item

I saw something like this in Walmart and was wondering if it will be considered a personal item by Southwest.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Protege-16-Rolling-Under-Seater-Luggage/52417428

I'd hate to buy it and then it not be allowed. I can't find anything about the dimensions of the personal item.

I saw something like this in Walmart and was wondering if it will be considered a personal item by Southwest.

 

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Protege-16-Rolling-Under-Seater-Luggage/52417428

 

I'd hate to buy it and then it not be allowed. I can't find anything about the dimensions of the personal item.

The dimensions are stated in the description of the item. It's 16x12.2x8 .

The dimensions are stated in the description of the item. It's 16x12.2x8 .

I know the dimensions of the bag, I don't know what dimensions are allowed as a personal item on Southwest.

I know the dimensions of the bag, I don't know what dimensions are allowed as a personal item on Southwest.

Did you check Southwest website ?

This is what is posted

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.
    

  [*]Each passenger is permitted to bring one quart-sized bag of liquids aersols, gels, creams and pastes in your carryon bag and through the TSA security checkpoint. These are limited to 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) or less per item. During screening, you'll be required to place these items in the small bag separate from your carryon baggage unless you have been selected for TSA PreCheck expedited screening, in which case you may be exempt from removing your liquids during the screening process.

  • Any liquid, aersol, gel, cream or paste that alarms during screening will require additional screening.
    
  • Certain items are exempt from the TSA carryon liquid rules including medications and infant and child nourishments.
    

  [*]Southwest Airlines currently prohibits self-defense sprays on any flight regardless if it is checked or carried on.

Did you check Southwest website ?

This is what is posted

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.
    

  [*]Each passenger is permitted to bring one quart-sized bag of liquids aersols, gels, creams and pastes in your carryon bag and through the TSA security checkpoint. These are limited to 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) or less per item. During screening, you'll be required to place these items in the small bag separate from your carryon baggage unless you have been selected for TSA PreCheck expedited screening, in which case you may be exempt from removing your liquids during the screening process.

  • Any liquid, aersol, gel, cream or paste that alarms during screening will require additional screening.
    
  • Certain items are exempt from the TSA carryon liquid rules including medications and infant and child nourishments.
    

  [*]Southwest Airlines currently prohibits self-defense sprays on any flight regardless if it is checked or carried on.

And if they're enforcing the rules strictly the bag in question doesn't qualify per the wording highlighted in red

That item would be a carry on not a personal item

And if they're enforcing the rules strictly the bag in question doesn't qualify per the wording highlighted in red

That item would be a carry on not a personal item

Thanks.

The bag you linked to is not a small personal item, it's another suitcase. The chances of being able to take that and a roll aboard on are very slim to none. If you are planning on taking that with a pocketbook or small tote or camera bag, you'd be fine.

Generally speaking, airlines give dimensions for carry-on bags, which generally refers to small suitcases and duffel bags that one puts in the overhead bin.

For personal items, most airlines don't specify dimensions, because the nature of personal items are so varied that standard dimensions are often hard to apply. The generally accepted rule, and the common courtesy since overhead space is shared, is that the personal item must be small enough to fit under the seat in front of you. There might be enough space in the overhead bin to stash it there, but don't assume, and don't put it there until all other passengers' bags have been stowed.

I can say for a fact that the size of storage space under the seat on a Southwest 737 will vary by several inches in width, and about 35% of the spaces on those planes would not be wide enough to accommodate that bag.