I have to travel with my wedding gown when I fly out for my wedding in August. I called Southwest to ask about their policies when it comes to dresses, and how the staff tries to accommodate them, and also buy the early-boarding thing so I can secure space if need be.
And then she told me that there's no guarantee that the staff would let me carry it aboard if the garment back doesn't meet the carry-on dimensions. DUDE. Do NOT make me gate check my damn dress.
Now I'm freaking. Has anyone ever heard of this happening, or does she just "have" to say that, but really no one is that much of a heartless, bureaucratic prick to actually make a woman check her wedding dress because she can't/shouldn't have to ball it up to fit in the little measurement box? HELP OH GOD.
