Traveling with pets on southwest airlines

1. Southwest Airlines Pet Policy & low fare Calendar Pets are a part of the family. They keep you protected from any possible threats, and ensure that you don’t feel lonely. A study in 2018 confirmed that when you have a pet, you are less prone to stress or depression. This is because spending time with your pet increases the level of oxytocin, the happy hormones and reduces the level of cortisol, the stress hormone in your body. With so much love, it is impossible to leave your pets alone at home when you are travelling. Therefore, whenever you are planning to travel, you must contact Southwest Airlines. Southwest Airlines booking are easy, low fare and allows you to travel with your pet. You may plan your travel according to Southwest Airlines low fare Calendar to book the cheapest flight tickets. Southwest Airlines only allows vaccinated domestic cats and dogs to travel with you in-cabin under the seat in front of you where pets must be carried in an appropriate carrier. But the airline doesn’t allow pets to travel in-cabin on international flights or any itinerary that includes an international flight. Also, the airline allows pet on first-come basis and once the capacity of six pets on a flight is full, the airline will not entertain any further booking for pets. Reasons that airline may deny your pet boarding If your pet engages in disruptive behavior, Scratching, excessive whining or barking, Growling, biting, lunging and urinating or defecating in the cabin or gate area, the airline has the right to deny boarding to your pet. Also, making reservations in advance is necessary for the pet before your travel or else the airline may deny boarding to your pet.

2. Moreover, if you plan to visit Hawaii or Puerto Rico, make sure you check the documents, pet vaccination and reservations for your pet in advance. You may also take cremated pet remains onboard as carryon items. Pet booking instructions on Southwest Airlines If you have decided to travel with your pet, you must pay $95 each way as booking fee for your pet per pet carrier. The pet fee is refundable. If you have to cancel your flight due to unavoidable reasons, you can apply for the refund of the fare. When you will carry your pet to the airport on the day of travel, make sure you are carrying your pet in an FAA approved pet carrier. The pet carrier must be of dimensions 17” long x 9.5” high x 10” wide and maximum dimensions must be of 18.5” long x 8.5” high x 13.5” wide. The carrier must be well-ventilated for the pet to breathe and leak-proof. Southwest Airlines Pet Carrier Requirements Some of the pet carrier requirements under Southwest Airlines are: Each pet carrier must carry a single pet If you carry two pets, both must be of the same species. For instance, 2 cats, 2 dogs, etc. The pet must stay in the pet carrier during the airport and be able to stand up and move around the carrier with ease. Southwest Airlines Pet Policy Restrictions If you have made your plans to travel with your pet on Southwest Airlines, there are some restrictions that you must be aware of The airline doesn’t allow a pet without a customer. Unaccompanied minors can’t travel with pets If you are traveling with your pet, the airline recommends not to occupy an exit row or a seat with no forward under-seat storage. The pet must be at least eight weeks for the travel. Make sure that your pet can’t share a carrier with a trained service animal. If your pet gets sick during the flight, the airline can’t administer oxygen or other first aid procedures. Also, the airline holds no liability for the health or wellbeing of carryon pets. You can visit the official website of the airline to book Southwest low fare flight tickets. You may also call us at 1-800-918-3039 for cheap travel fares.

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