How To Add A Pet To Southwest Flight
It’s never been easier to fly with your pet. Southwest Airlines recently announced that they would be adding pets to their flights. And if you’re a frequent flyer, this is huge news because it could save you hundreds of dollars per trip. But how do you book your dog or cat on a Southwest flight? In this article we’ll walk through everything from what pets are allowed on a Southwest flight to how much it costs and more!
What Pets Are Allowed on a Southwest Airlines Flight?
The following animals are allowed to fly in the cabin:
- Dogs and cats. These must be carried in an approved hard-sided or soft-sided kennel.
- Birds (including birds in cages, except for falcons, which can’t be carried on any flight).
- Rabbits. These may be transported in either an approved hard-sided or soft-sided kennel or a cardboard box. You’ll want to check with your airline before you travel with one of these furry friends; some airlines require that you purchase a seat for your pet rabbit, so it’s best not to assume anything about how much it will cost you just because he’s small enough that he can fit into your carry-on!
How Much Does A Pet Fly On Southwest Cost?
- How much does it cost to fly a pet on Southwest?
- Is there a fee for flying your pet with Southwest Airlines? If so, what is included in the fee? What isn’t included in the fee?
- What other costs are associated with flying with a pet?
How Do You Add A Pet To Your Southwest Flight?
You can add a pet to your flight by following these steps:
- Go to Southwest.com.
- Click on “Book.”
- Select “Add a Pet.”
- Choose the type of pet you have, and enter its name and description in the appropriate fields.
- Confirm your pet’s details before selecting a flight for it (and you) to travel on, or create a new reservation if you haven’t done so already.
It’s fairly easy to book a pet to fly with you on your next trip on Southwest.
To add a pet to your flight, you will need to book them as an additional passenger. You will also need to pay the applicable pet fare, which is $75 each way for domesticated cats and dogs, $150 each way for small animals like rabbits and guinea pigs, and $200 each way for birds.
Your pet carrier should be small enough so that it can fit under the seat in front of you—so if your dog is big or tall (like this one), you may want to consider booking an upgraded seat or paying extra for a larger carrier.
You’ll also have some options when it comes time to check in at the airport: Southwest offers curbside check-in through their app where you can scan your boarding pass and tag bag; however because Southwest does not allow customers with pets on board until 30 minutes before departure time that option isn’t available during peak hours. Alternately if there are no lines at ticketing agents then feel free go ahead! They’ll print out tags just like they do regular baggage tags but make sure they know what kind of animal it is first!
If checking bags makes more sense then keep in mind they’re subject to change fees depending on how much weight they carry; here’s some information about those changes .
Conclusion
This is a great option for pet owners who want to bring their furry friends along with them on vacation. Southwest Airlines does allow pets in the cabin, so you can travel with your dog or cat without having to pay extra fees or worry about them being in cargo. There are some restrictions on how large the animal must be in order to fly with you, but overall this is a great way for pet owners and their furry friends!