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The following is an excerpt from Southwest Airlines’ checked baggage policy.

The liability, if any, of Carrier for loss of, damage to, or delay in the delivery of checked or unchecked baggage and/or its contents, with the exception of wheelchairs, mobility aids, and assistive devices used by an individual with a disability (see Article 75.F. below), is limited to the proven amount of damage or loss, but in no event shall be greater than Three Thousand Dollars ($3,000.00) per fare-paying passenger, unless the passenger at time of checkin has declared the value of the baggage to be in excess of Three Thousand Dollars ($3,000.00) ("excess valuation") and has paid an additional charge of One Dollar ($1.00) for each One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) of excess valuation. See Article 75.E. below for excess valuation limitations. Carrier will compensate the passenger for reasonable, documented damages incurred as a result of the loss of, damage to, or delayed delivery of such baggage up to the limit of liability or declared valuation, whichever is higher, provided the passenger has exercised reasonable effort to minimize the amount of damage. Actual value for reimbursement of lost or damaged property shall be determined by the documented original purchase price less depreciation for prior usage.

The declared excess valuation for baggage shall not exceed One Thousand Two Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($1,250.00) above the Three Thousand Dollar ($3,000.00) limitation of Carrier's liability established by this Contract of Carriage, for a total maximum declared valuation of Four Thousand Two Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($4,250). Excess valuation coverage is not available for money; jewelry; photographic, video, and optical equipment; computers and other electronic equipment; computer software; silverware and china; fragile or perishable items; liquids; precious gems and metals; negotiable papers; securities; business or personal documents; samples; items intended for sale; paintings, artifacts, and other works of art; antiques; collectors’ items; unique or irreplaceable items; heirlooms; research, experimental, and scholastic items and documents; manuscripts; furs; irreplaceable books or publications; and similar valuables.

Musical Instruments

• If your musical instrument does not meet the sizing requirements for carryon items (10”x16”x24”), it will be handled as checked baggage provided you do not wish to purchase a seat for the instrument.
• In the event you are traveling with a musical instrument that is larger than our sizing requirements for carryon luggage and is fragile in nature, you may purchase a seat for the instrument and carry it in the cabin under the following conditions:
• The instrument must fit in the seat without blocking aircraft signage and be secured with a seatbelt.
• The instrument must be placed in the first row and in a seat closer to the window than any other Customer in that row.
• Reservations must be made and a ticket must be purchased at a charge no greater than the Child’s Fare. Musical instruments cannot be transported in place of a free companion under any fare promotion.
• Instruments that are transported in a soft-sided case or other packaging that is not strong enough to protect the instrument under normal baggage handling conditions will be conditionally accepted, which means that Southwest assumes no liability for any damage sustained to the item during transport.