I liked it better when Southwest had a no pet policy. I have been on other airlines that have some dog barking through half the flight and it really sucks! There is nothing anyone can do about a barking dog except hope the plane lands soon. I think this is about generating renue for the airline and not about the customers.

My wife and I have already booked six trips this summer on Southwest; hopefully she won't hear about this.

I was extremely disappointed to read about the new pet policy because I am highly allergic to animals and I fly SWA every time I travel. Hopefully, it will not apply to all flights to all destinations. To be considerate to all passengers, I don't think every flight should allow pets. And as mentioned in an earlier comment, if a dog barks on a flight; it will definitely be time to find another airline, much to my dismay. Charge for bags and leave the pets at home if it's about generating revenue.

EXCELLENT NEWS - will now consider Southwest when making travel plans! About time and "good on ya" SWA!!!!!

Did you get it, folks? DON'T TAKE THE PET OUT OF THE CARRIER.

This is fantastic! SWA is my favorite airline and this was the only drawback. How horrible to leave your pet in a kennel and know how much you miss them when going on vacation. Thank you Southwest!!!! I just wish they could have their own seat!

I am so happy to hear of your change in the pet policy. we were avid southwest passengers, as we travel at least twice a year, and had to travel on another airlines when we bought our small dog. Now we are able to begin traveling again with southwest and are looking forward to it. Thank you for your update on this new policy.

I am so pleased that SWA now allows pets in the cabin. I am very active in the Cat Fancy, driving to cat shows all around Texas and Oklahoma. Now I have an option in travel, and I am happy. I fly SWA on business at least 3 times a month, and avoid all other airlines whenever possible. Now I will not even have to consider flying my cat on another carrier! Yea, SWA!!!!!

I think it is great that Southwest Airlines is now allowing pets onboard.

I fly around 160 segments a year between various airlines, much of which is on my favored WN out of ABQ. I must say though that this is most disappointing. The passengers that need to bring a small animal on vacation are the same that take them out of the carrier, cause delays at security, and impose undue distress to my allergies. Must I register ahead of a flight as alergic to animals to avoid such conflicts?

Perhaps I can offer to help folks check animals instead of burden me with their attachment to an animal, or bizarre need to have them along to Disney or Aunt Edna's. That being said - I have enjoyed seeing well behaved service animals on a plane, but absent the medical requirement, leave the cat/dog/llama at home.

If you need a pet to fly, try a bird.

As a RR member, I believe I will have to find alternate transportation. You could have just started charging for checked bags if you needed revenue. I hope your people at the airport are prepared for the mess you created. The general public hears what they want to hear. You will have people showing up with other types of animals in too large of containers that won't fit under the seat. I give it six months max. You should have polled your "valued" RR members for feedback the same way you did when you were considering seat assignments.

Since many SWA fares are less than $75, will it be the case that the pet will cost $75 to ride under a seat, but the humans will ride IN the seats for just $49? Just wondering! If that were the case, someone could buy an extra ticket for a seat for the pet to ride UNDER? For all of you grumping about pets riding (and children too) and the possibility of trouble - animals have been riding on SWA jets as service animals and as "comfort animals" for a long time with no significant problem. You have probably ridden on a plane with an animal and not realized it. Most of the problems come from grumpy passengers - typically the kind that don't have pets!

Southwest is the best. I have been flying southwest for years and love the convenience, however I would choose a diff airline when I wanted to take my Dachshund with me. Now I can fly SW all the time. Who cares if its just to create revenue, Although I doubt it is all about the money. They are putting in an area for our pets to relieve themselves in the terminal. Not all the airlines have that. South west has my bushiness. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.

I can not believe that they are charging that much for a carry on pet. How about carry on KIDS ? Why don't they charge them that much.!!! They way more, use more fuel, make more noise, and kick the back of your seats while crying in your ears. How rude. The airlines needs to get a balance going. Charge full price for all kids, including babies. So that they can have their own seat and be straped in. Then put them in the back of the plane, so that only they can all hear themselves.
Last time I was on Southwest Airlines was over 5 years ago, and hope to never take them again. I was flying back from Ohio and really tied. But to my surprise, I had 2 children behind us. A 1 1/2 year old and a ? 6 month old. Both screaming, squirming, and the parents did nothing (except give their 1 1/2 their keys to play with). While tattling the keys, the kid was having fun kicking and hitting the keys against the back of my chair. Talk about RUDE, and Annoying. Did I get any sleep? No. Was I able to be comfortable and enjoy my ride, NO. When I asked the stewardess if I could move, there were no places open. When I asked if she could talk with them, she looked at me rudely and said that they were only kids.
In reality - after that. The airline should have reimbursed me and charged them for having the kids on board.

CHARGE FOR CHILDREN ---- The same price as adults. Maybe that will get parents to think about their kids and the people surrounding them, and drive.

Southwest - become more fair and professional, and think about all of your passangers...

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