# Airways will allow passengers to check one case ⁠of wine starting April 24 at no cost from certain locations.

*business · news · 2026-04-08 · Reuters*

## Key points

- The carrier will allow one free checked case of wine from select West Coast locations.
- This new wine baggage policy starts April 24 and coincides with new service to Santa Rosa.
- The offer is limited to certain locations, primarily in the West Coast wine region.
- Jet fuel prices remain high and are expected to stay elevated despite a U.S.-Iran ceasefire.

**Countries:** United States, Iran

[Read the full story on Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/business/southwest-fly-wine-free-rare-perk-airline-fees-rise-2026-04-08/)

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