Carry-on Baggage

Carry-on baggage may not exceed 35 lbs. or a maximum outside linear dimension when added together of 49 inches (not to exceed 24" length + 15.5" width + 9.5" depth). Each passenger may carry one item onboard the aircraft, provided it can be stowed beneath the seat or in an overhead compartment. Midwest Airlines may allow any of the following pieces in addition to the one-piece limitation, provided there is ample storage space:

• One standard hard or soft shell briefcase (not larger than 6"w x 15"h x 18"l)
• One handbag (pocketbook or purse)
• One umbrella
• One overcoat or wrap
• A reasonable amount of reading material
• One camera
• One infant seat (provided a ticket has been purchased for the infant)
• One infant bag when traveling with an infant
• Crutches/canes/braces or other assistive devices
• Fragile items or items of extraordinary value

Pets

Live Animals Checked as Baggage – Midwest will transport live animals, one pet per container, in the cargo compartment. (Up to two live puppies or kittens between two and six months of age, of comparable size and weighing 20 lbs. or less each, may be in the same primary enclosure.) The total number of kennels accepted for transport on a particular flight will be determined by the capacity of the aircraft. Pets must be accompanied by a ticketed passenger at least 15 years of age. An extra charge is applicable, advance arrangements must be made, and the kennel must be inspected and approved by Midwest. An approved container may be purchased from Midwest. Pet must have a current veterinarian health certificate. For safety purposes, pets requiring a muzzle will not be accepted. Animals not claimed within six hours of arrival will be sent to a local veterinarian at the passenger’s expense. Live animals will not be accepted for transfer to other airline flights. Midwest assumes no responsibility for the impaired health or death of animals. Midwest will not transport dead animals.

Snub-nosed/Brachycephalic Dogs and Cats

Extra care is required when the breeds listed below are shipped because they often have hereditary respiratory problems. These animals are susceptible to increased risk of heat stroke and breathing problems when exposed to stress or extreme heat:

The animals listed above will not be transported when temperatures at any point on the planned itinerary exceed 75 degrees Fahrenheit (24 degrees C).

Midwest Airlines recommends passengers or cargo shippers wishing to transport any of the animal breeds listed above consult their veterinarian for any special precautions to be taken to ensure the safety and comfort of the animal while in transit.

If a customer traveling with a live animal is denied boarding due to temperature restrictions, Midwest will accommodate the passenger and their live animal on the next available Midwest flight that has seats available and/or falls within the temperature acceptability guidelines. If the same category of fare is unavailable, the CSR will overbook the fare class, but will not overbook the flight. If the next flight is overbooked, the CSR will offer standby to the customer. The CSR will waive service fees and additional collections. Midwest will not reroute customers to another airline if they are denied boarding due to temperature restrictions. Any additional costs incurred wil be at the customer's expense.

Restricted Carry-on Items

Traveling with food or gifts is a bigger challenge these days. Everyone has favorite foods from home that they want to bring with them, or items from their destination that they want to bring back home. Not sure about what you can and can't bring through the checkpoint? Here's a list of liquid, aerosol and gel items that you should put in your checked bag, ship ahead, or leave at home.

• Cranberry sauce
• Cologne
• Creamy dips and spreads
  (cheeses, peanut butter, etc.)
• Gift baskets with food items
  (salsa, jams and salad dressings)
• Gravy
• Jams
• Jellies
• Lotions
• Maple syrup
• Oils and vinegars
• Perfume
• Salad dressing
• Salsa
• Sauces
• Snowglobes
• Soups
• Wine, liquor and beer

Note: You can bring pies and cakes through the security checkpoint, but please be advised that they are subject to additional screening.

Remember! – do not wrap gifts you're taking on the plane. Security officers may have to unwrap gifts if they need to take a closer look. Please ship wrapped gifts ahead of time or wait until your destination to wrap them. * Items purchased after the security checkpoint have been pre-screened and can be taken on the plane.

Codeshare: Customers will only pay one fee per direction for their pets to travel with them. (Example: A customer starting their codeshare flight on Midwest will pay Midwest fees outbound, but pay the codeshare carrier's fees on the return trip.) However, the most restrictive carrier rules apply.

Service Animals: Service animals assisting customers with disabilities are accepted and carried free of charge. Only one service animal per handler/customer is permitted.

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