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
Restricted Carry-on ItemsTraveling 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.