United States · WN / SWA
Southwest Airlines Online-Check-in-Anleitung
America's largest domestic carrier and original low-cost airline. Online check-in opens exactly 24 hours before departure on southwest.com — timing matters because boarding position is assigned by check-in time.
Öffnet auf southwest.com in einem neuen Tab.
Wann öffnet und schließt der Southwest Airlines-Check-in?
So checken Sie online bei Southwest Airlines ein
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Buchungsnummer und Ausweis bereithalten
Sie benötigen eine 6-stellige Buchungsnummer (PNR) und ein gültiges Reisedokument (Reisepass oder EU/EWR-Personalausweis).
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Offizielle Check-in-Seite öffnen
Verwenden Sie die Schaltfläche oben auf dieser Seite oder besuchen Sie southwest.com direkt. Vermeiden Sie Drittanbieter-"Check-in"-Seiten.
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Passagierdaten eingeben
Pass-/Personalausweisnummer, Ablaufdatum und Ausstellungsland bei internationalen Reisen. Dieser Schritt ist obligatorisch.
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Sitze wählen und Extras hinzufügen
Zufällige Sitze sind im 24-Stunden-Fenster kostenlos; bestimmte Sitze und Priority Boarding kosten extra.
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Bordkarte speichern
Zu Apple Wallet oder Google Wallet hinzufügen. Die Southwest Airlines-App speichert sie offline nach Download.
Southwest Airlines-Gepäck im Überblick
| Typ | Maße | Gewicht | Inklusive? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Persönlicher Gegenstand | 46×26×22 cm | 18 kg | Ja |
| Handgepäck | 61×41×25 cm | 18 kg | Ja |
| Aufgegeben | — | 23 kg | Ja |
Häufige Southwest Airlines-Check-in-Probleme
Check-in timing determines boarding position
Problem: Southwest doesn't assign seats — passengers board in groups (A, B, C) based on check-in time. Late check-in = back of plane.
Lösung: Check in EXACTLY 24 hours before departure (set a calendar reminder). Or pay for EarlyBird Check-In ($15–$25) for automatic 36-hour pre-check-in.
No advance seat selection
Problem: Travelers from non-US airlines often expect to choose seats; Southwest's open seating shocks first-timers.
Lösung: Board early (group A) for first pick. Families with children under 6 board between A and B (Family Boarding).
Two free checked bags — keep them
Problem: Southwest is the last major US airline with 2 free checked bags. Passengers leaving Southwest for budget carriers often don't realize the difference.
Lösung: Stick with Southwest for trips with bags. The bag fees on Spirit/Frontier/American Basic Economy often exceed the fare difference.
Southwest Airlines-Check-in-FAQ
When does Southwest check-in open?
Exactly 24 hours before scheduled departure. Set a calendar reminder — check-in time determines your boarding position (A, B, or C group).
Why doesn't Southwest assign seats?
Southwest pioneered open seating — passengers board in groups based on check-in order, then pick any open seat. Faster boarding/deplaning, but stresses out non-US passengers expecting assigned seats.
Are 2 checked bags really free?
Yes — Southwest is unique among major US airlines for this. 2 × 23 kg checked bags are included in every fare, even the cheapest 'Wanna Get Away' base fare.