Q: Will I be able to use my expired drink coupon on a future flight?

Any drink coupons * with expiration dates in 2020 or 2021 will now be accepted through December 31, 2022. * Must be age 21 to consume alcoholic beverages.

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Flights traveling 176 miles or more serve a selection of alcoholic beverages^*, as well as free sodas, juice, coffee, and a snack. Additional snacks are also served on flights between Hawaii and the U.S. mainland.

Flights traveling 175 miles or less only serve water. Here are some examples of routes that are 175 miles or less:

City-specific routes	Length in miles
COS to/from DEN	72
KOA to/from OGG	84
HNL to/from OGG	101
HNL to/from LIH	102
MCO to/from RSW	133
GRR to/from MDW	137
DEN to/from HDN	142
AUS to/from HOU	148
ATL to/from GSP	153
BWI to/from ORF	159
HNL to/from KOA	163
LAS to/from PSP	173

^*Must be age 21 to consume alcoholic beverages.

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

Will I be able to use my expired drink coupon on a future flight?

Accepted Answer

Any drink coupons^* with expiration dates in 2020 or 2021 will now be accepted through December 31, 2022.

^*Must be age 21 to consume alcoholic beverages.

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