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Southwest Airlines Launches Free Wine Check for Travelers

4/14/2026

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Southwest Airlines announced "Sip and Ship," offering free wine check for travelers 21+ starting April 24 to/from select West Coast locations, including Santa Rosa.
Travelers may check up to 12 bottles in a packaged case, within standard baggage limits.
Southwest's chief operating officer Andrew Watterson expressed excitement about expanding service to Sonoma County.
Travel expert Amy West said the program reflects a trend toward enriching customer experiences, especially wine tourism.

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Southwest Airlines announced "Sip and Ship," offering free wine check for travelers 21+ starting April 24 to/from select West Coast locations, including Santa Rosa.
Travelers may check up to 12 bottles in a packaged case, within standard baggage limits.
Southwest's chief operating officer Andrew Watterson expressed excitement about expanding service to Sonoma County.
Travel expert Amy West said the program reflects a trend toward enriching customer experiences, especially wine tourism.