Power banks/portable chargers

Review important updates for Customers traveling with a power bank/portable charger.

Assigned seats

All Southwest flights now have assigned seats! Learn more.

HomeHelp CenterCan Southwest help me into my seat (lift and transfer)?

Can Southwest help me into my seat (lift and transfer)?

Accessible Travel AssistanceAirport and boarding assistance

Yes. Notify a Customer Service Agent in the gate area prior to boarding of your needs, then wait for preboarding to begin.

A small wheelchair that can fit down the aircraft aisle is available at every gate and can be used for the lift and transfer. Each gate is also equipped with a Passenger Transfer Kit (PTK), containing a slide board and a transfer sling. We encourage you to direct whoever is assisting you as to how to best help lift and transfer you and your equipment.

If you need a seat with a movable aisle armrest to better facilitate a lift and transfer, the location of movable aisle armrests can be found on our seat specifications page. Learn more about requesting a specific seat to accommodate your disability.

Flight Attendants do not provide lift/transfer assistance onboard. However, assistance to and from the lavatory (but not inside the lavatory) during the flight is available using an onboard wheelchair. Please inform a Flight Attendant if you need assistance.

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