# Southwest Airlines is launching a new “Sip and Ship’ program that will allow flyers to check one case of wine for free.

*business · news · 2026-04-10 · New York Post*

## Key points

- Southwest Airlines' new 'Sip and Ship' program allows one free checked case of wine per passenger.
- The program starts April 24 and applies to flights from select West Coast wine country locations.
- A case is defined as up to 12 unopened bottles in a box or wine suitcase under 50 pounds.
- Southwest recently raised checked bag fees, but wine cases under this program are exempt from those charges.
- The Sip and Ship program coincides with Southwest's new service to Sonoma County Airport.

**Companies:** Southwest Airlines
**Countries:** United States

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