Wanted to carry your pet on Southwest Airlines and confused whether it’s allowed or not?
Well if you are travelling domestically then it's good news for you that yes! you can carry your beloved pet with you. But Southwest Airlines doesn’t allow it in an international flight.
Let’s find it further in more detail about what Southwest Airlines pet policy holds.
Southwest Airlines Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed with unaccompanied minors
Pets are allowed in cabin luggage.
Carriers for pets should come below the seat in front of you.
Carrier should be compact, well ventilated and leak proof.
Per person, only one pet carrier is allowed.
In carriers there can be more than one pet and that should be of the same species.
Per flight allows a total number of six pets, so it’s a first-come first-basis service.
The pet has to be in the carrier all the time during flight, near the gate area and even boarding the flight. It should be carried as a carton on luggage.
Southwest Airlines has their own pet carrier which you can buy from its airport ticket counter
A boarding pass for pets can be obtained online or at the airport .
Pets should be more than 8 weeks old to travel by flight.
Southwest Airlines doesn’t own liability for pets' wellness.
During the flight oxygen masks will not be provided to pets.
The Cost of carrying a pet with Southwest Airlines is around $95 each way . Pet reservations are refundable and if the flight cancels the reservation by any means you can claim for the refund.
You can call Southwest Airlines at (1-800-419-8165) for the details regarding carrier and refund amount. Or any other query related to your pet reservation.