The geography of the region is mainly made up of four features: the Mojave, Sonoran, and Chihuahuan Deserts, and the Colorado Plateau; although there are other geographical features as well, such as a portion of the Great Basin Desert.

The climate of the Southwest is most influenced by its geographic location between the mid-latitude and subtropical atmospheric circulation regimes. This positioning leads to year-round warm temperatures, low annual precipitation, and clear skies.

The mean annual temperature of the Southwest (14°C [57°F]) is higher than that of the UCRB (7°C [44°F]), and within the Southwest, New Mexico (12°C [53°F]) is cooler than Arizona (17°C [62°F]).

The staple ingredients of Southwestern cuisine are corn, squash and beans. Called the “three sisters”, they have been staples of North-American agriculture since ancient times. Beans are served whole or refried, and both styles can be used as filling for tostadas, tacos, burritos and similar dishes.

One of the most important foods they grew was maize (corn). They grew 24 different types of corn. They also grew beans, squash, melons, pumpkins and fruit. For meat, they often ate wild turkey.

We offer a variety of inflight snacks and beverages to tempt your taste buds. While onboard you can learn more about our offerings by referring to the menu card in the seatback pocket of the seat in front of you. Additional snacks are available on longer flights.

Re: snacks Anything not a gel or liquid can be brought with you through security and anything you purchase after security can be brought onto the plane. Make sandwiches at home and grab a drink after security!

These planes have a 32 inch pitch instead of 31 inches on the 700s. The “Evolve” seat comfort is adequate. Seats have never reclined much, but at least they do unlike some airlines. If you are a customer of size, Southwest will even give you a second seat free-of-charge.

Enjoy a free beer, wine, or cocktail. It’s your lucky day! “Sunny and refreshing, just like summer.” —Alphonso T.

The gist: you can’t BYOB. Well, you can bring it, but you can’t drink it on the plane. After passengers are reminded about no smoking, using electronic cigarettes or tampering with the smoke detector in the lavatory, flight attendants will announce: “It is also prohibited to consume alcohol that you’ve brought. ”

Alcoholic Beverages Alcohol (wine and liquor) must be in the original unopened container with the manufacturer’s label when transported as checked baggage. The maximum quantity of liquor that may be transported in or as checked baggage on Southwest Airlines is five liters per Customer.

Share All sharing options for: Southwest Airlines now lets you use electronics during takeoff and landing. The days of having to turn off your cellphone when boarding a flight are nearly done. Southwest Airlines just became the latest US carrier to allow personal electronics use during all phases of flight.

Re: Backpack + carry-on bag? Yes, as a Southwest passenger, you are allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item. Per the Southwest.com FAQs, TSA regulations allow a backpack as a personal item when dimensions are 18.5 x 8.5 x 13.5 inches. You are smart to check because some airlines severely limit carry-ons.

For alcohol you bring in your carry-on, the TSA’s rules on liquids, in general, come into play. In fact, according to the TSA … Travelers may carry as many 3.4 ounce bottles of liquid (mini bottles of liquor are 1.7 ounces) that fit comfortably in one quart-sized, clear plastic, zip-top bag.

Solid food items (not liquids or gels) can be transported in either your carry-on or checked baggage. TSA officers may instruct travelers to separate items from carry-on bags such as foods, powders, and any materials that can clutter bags and obstruct clear images on the X-ray machine.

Yes, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will allow you to bring sandwiches through airport security in your carry-on baggage. Just about any type of sandwich can pass through the TSA checkpoint, as long as it is wrapped or in a container and isn’t overly soggy.

According to a recent study from the Environmental Protection Agency, the quality of drinking water in airlines was unhealthy. Additionally, in 12 per cent of commercial aircrafts, the water contained bacteria found in human faeces.

Thirsty flyers—Bottled water: You can’t bring a bottle of water through the checkpoint, but you can bring an empty bottle through the checkpoint and then fill it up once you’re through security.

These groups lived in permanent and semipermanent settlements that they sometimes built near (or even on) sheltering cliffs; developed various forms of irrigation; grew crops of corn (maize), beans, and squash; and had complex social and ritual habits.