Southwest Pet Reservation

Are you booking a flight for your pet's trip? Traveling with your pet presents a variety of problems, including health check-ups, vaccines, paperwork, and much more. Every airline has its own set of rules and regulations, which must be followed. If you are considering a pet trip with Southwest Airlines, please review the comprehensive Southwest Airlines pet travel policy.

Allowed Pets

Southwest Airlines welcomes small domestic cats and dogs, but only in the cabin with the client. These pets must be immunized.

Destination Restriction

• Pets are not allowed on flights to and from Hawaii.
• Pets are not allowed on foreign flights or any itinerary that includes an overseas flight.

Pet Age Requirements:

To fly on Southwest Airlines, your pet must be at least 8 weeks old.

Behavioural requirements

A pet should not be disruptive. Examples of disruptive behavior that would result in a pet being denied boarding include clawing, snarling, biting, lunging, and persistent whining/barking.

Travelling With Minors

Unaccompanied minors are not permitted to travel with pets

Pet Relief Areas

Every Southwest Airlines destination has a pet relief area. Southwest Airlines will not delay a flight so that customers can take their pets to a pet relief area.

Pet Carrier Rules:

• Carrier Sizes and Specifications:
• Pet carriers must fit beneath the seat in front of the passenger.
• The carrier must not exceed 18.5 inches in length, 13.5 inches in width, and 9.5 inches in height.
• The carrier should be leak-proof and might have soft or rigid walls. It should have appropriate air holes so that the pet may breathe properly.
• Pets must be able to fit comfortably within their travel kennel. They should be allowed to stand, turn around, and lie down in their kennel.

Carrier Guidelines:

• Pets must stay in their carriers during travel, including at the gate, boarding, and throughout the flight.
• A single-ticketed traveler may bring only one pet carrier. Each pet carrier may hold a maximum of two pets of the same species.
• A pet carrier can be classified as either a personal or a carry-on item. Passengers may embark with a pet carrier and a personal item or a pet carrier and a standard-sized carry-on bag.

Number of Pets per Flight

A maximum of six pet carriers are permitted on any one aircraft. The individual number may change according to the flight. Pets are admitted until all available spots are filled in the following order.

Reservation & Fees

Reservations: Pets can only go on a limited number of flights, thus people must reserve a spot for them. A pet reservation is required.

Pet Fare

• If a traveler cancels their reservation or the flight is cancelled, they can obtain a refund at the ticket counter.
• The pet charge must be paid at the airport ticket counter on the day of travel. Credit cards are accepted as payment.

Security and Boarding Procedures

All pet carriers undergo security screening. Remove your pet from the carrying case while holding it, then pass the empty case through the x-ray machine.

Southwest Airlines' boarding policy allows for open seats. Customers flying with a pet are not permitted to sit in an exit seat or a seat without under-seat storage.

By having your pet satisfy the following standards, you can help ensure their safety and comfort while flying with Southwest Airlines. Even after following all of the rules, there are a few minor things that must be followed for a smooth pet shipping process. If you want to make your pet's journey as stress-free as possible and prevent financial damages due to noncompliance with pet relocation rules and regulations, go with a reputable and experienced pet relocation firm. AirPets is one such dependable and skilled firm that provides trustworthy pet transportation services.