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Congratulations to the 2020 Artist On The Rise winner, Ida Mae.
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Guitars Fly Free*
Our passion for Artists on the Rise comes from the Heart, and we want you to feel at home when flying Southwest®. That means, we treat you and your instruments like family, and take care of you along your journey.
Reach new heights with Southwest.
*Musical instruments transported as checked baggage count toward the limit of two free bags, subject to weight and size limitations. One small musical instrument (including guitars) may be transported as a carryon item, subject to overhead or under the seat availability at time of boarding. Any carryon musical instruments will count toward the carryon baggage limit of one piece of carryon baggage and one smaller personal item.

Real inflight entertainment
See the Artists who’ve taken their talents to 35,000 feet on a Southwest flight.

Artists on the Rise
These Artists are going places. Jump onboard to see these Artists reach new heights.

What’s on your playlist?
The legendary DJ Jazzy Jeff talks about Playlist Retreat and his travel choices.
