Southwest Airlines adds Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport in Santa Rosa and has unveiled its new Sip and Ship program to celebrate. This will allow Southwest customers to check one case of wine at no cost from select West Coast locations beginning later this month.
“We’re excited to open the door to more of California’s incredible destinations, especially the stunning wine region of Sonoma County, as we add our 14th airport to our already best-in-industry intra-California service,” said Andrew Watterson, Chief Operating Officer at Southwest Airlines. “By adding service to Sonoma County Airport and launching Sip and Ship, we’re offering our Customers even more convenience and an opportunity to continuing sipping and savoring their time in wine country.”
Sip and Ship Program Guidelines
With Southwest’s new Sip and Ship Program, customers can check one case of wine at no additional charge to eligible U.S. destinations from participating cities. This is an excellent way to bring home the best souvenir a wine connoisseur could add to their collection. In order to participate in the program, the following guidelines must be followed:
- Sip and Ship can only be used by passengers 21 years of age or older.
- One case of wine may be checked at no additional charge so long as it is in the original, unopened container with the manufacturer’s label and securely packaged in a leak-proof bag with professional packaging to prevent breakage.
- A “case” is defined as a single box or a specialized wine suitcase containing up to 12 bottles of wine and not exceeding 50 pounds.
- The standard sizing policy for checked baggage applies, which is 62 inches in size (length + width + height). This includes wheels and handles.
- The top of the primary shipping container must not be sealed before Customer Service Agent inspection at the airport.
- Wine quantity limitations vary state by state. It is the passenger’s responsibility to familiarize themselves with their state’s rules for restrictions.
- This offer is subject to change without notice and may not be combined with other baggage fee waivers unless expressly stated.
Plan Your Trip
Southwest now connects nonstop to San Diego, Las Vegas, Denver and Burbank via Santa Rosa. San Diego and Las Vegas routes are available daily, with two San Diego roundtrips available on peak days. Initially, flights to Burbank will be available five days per week, whereas Denver flights will operate only on Saturdays.
Southwest recently celebrated expansion to:
- St. Thomas, United States Virgin Islands
- Knoxville, Tennessee
- St. Maarten
In May, Anchorage, Alaska will be added to the Southwest network. For more information on Southwest Airlines, please visit www.southwest.com.