Can You Carry Medications in Your Purse on Southwest Airlines?

Southwest Airlines follows the guidelines set by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). Depending on the size and type of your medication, you can carry it in your purse to the plane.
  1. Liquid Medication

    • Any liquid prescription that follows the 3-1-1 rule can be carried onto the plane. The 3-1-1 rule: liquid prescriptions must be in a bottle no larger than 3.4 ounces; they must be placed in a single Ziploc bag; and each passenger is limited to one bag. If the prescription is larger than 3.4 ounces, it must be declared orally and in writing.

    Non-liquid Medication

    • Any non-liquid medication can be carried onto an airplane, and medications do not need to be labeled. If you have any questions, check with the airline or the Transportation Security Administration.

    Inspection of Medication

    • All medications and accompanying supplies must be screened by security. Screening usually involves X-raying. Visual screening of medication is possible, but you must ask.

    Disability Items

    • Items related to a passenger's disability can be allowed through security. These may include casts, crutches, cranes, walkers, hearing aids, service animals and support braces.

    Tips for Getting Through Security

    • If you have a disability, getting through airport security can be difficult. Ask for special assistance from security officers if you need it. In some cases, such as when asking to be patted down as opposed to going through the metal detector, it is not necessary to disclose your medical condition.

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