Question 1

Will I get a snack and be able to order a drink (including alcohol) on my flight?

Accepted Answer

Snack and drink offerings are available on flights over 175 miles. Flights traveling 175 miles or less will only have water available.

View the full list of food and drink items offered onboard our flights.

Question 2

Can I bring my own drinks on the plane?

Accepted Answer

You’re welcome to bring your own non-alcoholic drinks onboard. As a reminder, FAA regulations prohibit Passengers from drinking alcohol^* on the aircraft unless it’s served by the air carrier.

^*Must be age 21 to consume alcoholic beverages.

Question 3

Can I bring my own food on the plane?

Accepted Answer

You’re welcome to bring your own food onboard.

Question 4

Can I buy food on Southwest flights?

Accepted Answer

We do not offer snacks for purchase during the flight, so be sure to grab something before boarding.

Question 5

What is the A-List Preferred premium drink benefit?

Accepted Answer

On flights traveling 176 miles or more, A-List Preferred Members receive up to two complimentary premium drinks per flight leg. Flights traveling 175 miles or less only serve water. Drink coupons are subject to availability. Service may also be limited at Southwest's discretion. This coupon has no cash value. Drink coupon is void if altered, sold, purchased, brokered, or bartered. Non-exchangeable for other goods or services. Southwest Airlines reserved the right to discontinue its drink coupon program at any time. Coupon is invalid after expiration date and will not be updated or replaced. Must be 21 or older to consumer alcoholic beverages. Alcohol purchased with drink coupons must be consumed onboard the aircraft. Beverage options may change at any time and are subject to availability. On flights that are not eligible for a digital boarding pass, a physical boarding pass may be shown onboard to demonstrate A-List Preferred status and premium drink eligibility.