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Southwest Airlines is a major US low-cost carrier providing complimentary snacks and non-alcoholic beverages on flights 251 miles or longer.
The airline also offers alcoholic beverages for purchase with special Hawaii-exclusive options.
Quick Reference
| FLIGHT DISTANCE | COMPLIMENTARY SERVICE | PAID OPTIONS | PAYMENT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 251+ miles | Snacks + full beverage service | Alcoholic beverages $7-$9 | Credit card or mobile pay only |
| 1550+ miles | Enhanced snack selection | Same alcoholic options | Credit card or mobile pay only |
| Under 251 miles | Water only | Limited alcohol available | Credit card or mobile pay only |
| Hawaii routes | Expanded snack selection | Hawaii-exclusive drinks available | Credit card or mobile pay only |
What to Expect
Short routes include Austin-Houston, Atlanta-Greenville-Spartanburg, and Las Vegas-Palm Springs.
Hawaii routes feature additional snack variety and regional beverage options.
Complimentary Snacks
| SNACK OPTION | AVAILABILITY | TIMING |
|---|---|---|
| Stellar Pretzel Braids (Maui Monk) | Flights 251+ miles | All departure times |
| Remy’s Grahams | Flights 251+ miles | Morning departures only |
| OREO Cookies | Flights 1550+ miles | All departure times |
Complimentary Beverages
Hot Beverages
Peet’s Coffee Off the Grid, NESCAFร Taster’s Choice Decaf, Teavana English Breakfast Tea, Nestlรฉ Hot Cocoa
Soft Drinks & Juices
Coca-Cola products (Coke, Diet Coke, Coke Zero Sugar, Sprite), Dr. Pepper, AHA Sparkling Water, Seagram’s mixers, Minute Maid juices, Bloody Mary mix
Water
Deja Blue bottled water available on all flights
Alcoholic Beverages
Spirits
| SPIRIT TYPE | BRANDS AVAILABLE | PRICE |
|---|---|---|
| Vodka | Deep Eddy Vodka, Deep Eddy Lemon Vodka | $9 |
| Whiskey & bourbon | Jack Daniel’s Whiskey, Wild Turkey Bourbon | $9 |
| Tequila & rum | Cazadores Tequila, Bacardi Rum | $9 |
| Gin | Aviation American Gin | $9 |
| Hawaii exclusive | Kula Toasted Coconut Rum | $9 |
Wine & Beer
| CATEGORY | OPTIONS | PRICE |
|---|---|---|
| Wine | Cruset Brut Sparkling, Carmenet Cabernet Sauvignon, Salmon Creek Chardonnay | $8 |
| Beer | Miller Lite, Voodoo Ranger Juicy Haze IPA | $7 |
| Hawaii beer | Kona Brewing Big Wave Golden Ale | $7 |
| Cocktails & seltzers | High Noon Pineapple, Dogfish Head Strawberry Vodka Lemonade, Hornitos Margarita | $9 |
FAQs
What snacks are complimentary on Southwest Airlines?
Pretzel braids on flights 251+ miles, graham crackers on morning departures, and OREO cookies on flights 1550+ miles. Water only on flights under 251 miles.
How much do alcoholic drinks cost on Southwest?
Beer costs $7, wine costs $8, and spirits cost $9. Premium cocktails and seltzers are $9.
What payment methods does Southwest accept onboard?
Credit cards (American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa) and mobile payments (Apple Pay, Google Pay). Cash is not accepted.
What’s different about Hawaii flights on Southwest?
Hawaii routes offer expanded snack selections and exclusive beverages, including Kula Toasted Coconut Rum and Kona Brewing’s Big Wave Golden Ale.
About Southwest Airlines
- Founded: 1971
- Website: https://www.southwest.com/
