How do I add a dog to my Southwest flight?

How do I add a dog to my Southwest flight?

Reservations must be made by calling 1-800-I-FLY-SWA (1-800-435-9792). Pets will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis on Southwest-operated flights until capacity is reached. However, from time to time, circumstances may allow for more (or fewer) than six (6) pet carriers per scheduled flight.

Can I buy a seat for my dog on Southwest?

Yes, absolutely you can purchase a ticket for your pet on Southwest Airlines. Southwest Airlines permits little vaccinated domestic cats and dogs to go with you in the Cabin under the seat before you.

What is the weight limit for pets on Southwest?

Maximum Weight Allowed: No weight restriction. Cargo Area/Checked Baggage Pet Fee: Pets are not allowed in the cargo area or as checked baggage on Southwest Airlines.

What size dog can I take on a plane?

A pet traveling in cabin must be carried in an approved hard-sided or soft-sided kennel. The kennel must fit completely under the seat in front of you and remain there at all times. The maximum dimensions for hard-sided kennels are 17.5 inches long x 12 inches wide x 7.5 inches high (44 cm x 30 cm x 19 cm).

Which airline is most dog friendly?

Most pet-friendly U.S. airlines

• American Airlines: Best for West Coast travel.
• United Airlines: Best for East Coast travel.
• Delta Airlines: Best for small pets.
• Southwest Airlines: Best for cheap pet fees.
• JetBlue: Best for pet amenities.
• Allegiant Air: Best for pet check-in process.

How do I book a flight for my dog alone?

Contact the Air Cargo department (not Reservation Department) of the airline you have chosen, and make a reservation for your pet’s travel. You will be charged based upon the combined weight of the pet and the kennel.

How can I travel with my dog on a plane?

Though rules vary from airline to airline, your dog can typically only fly in the cabin—a.k.a. as a carry-on—if they are small enough to fit in a carrier under the seat in front of you. Any larger than that, and your pup will have to travel in the cargo hold, with the luggage and freight.

Can large dogs fly on Southwest?

Southwest Airlines does not accept pets (cats or dogs) traveling without a Customer. Southwest Airlines will only carry pets in the cabin; pets are not permitted as checked baggage. There will be no more than six (6) scheduled pet carriers per scheduled flight.

Can I take my dog in the cabin of a plane?

Most airlines will allow you to take a cat or small dog in the cabin for an additional fee. But you must call the airline well in advance; there are limits to the number of animals allowed in the cabin. If you are transporting your dog, make sure they meet the size requirements.

How do you fly dog on Southwest Airlines?

Unlike some airlines, Southwest does not allow pets as checked luggage. If you wish to travel on Southwest with a pet, you must take it in the airplane’s cabin with you. Southwest requires that you house your pet in a pet carrier large enough to completely enclose the animal.

What airlines allow large dogs in cabin?

Most U.S. commercial airlines including Southwest, AirTran, United and US Airways allow dogs to fly in a carrier that fits under your seat in the cabin.

Can dogs fly on southwest?

Southwest Airlines allows customers to bring small pets (cats and dogs only) in the cabin on their domestic flights. Unfortunately, pets are not allowed to travel on international flights.

Which airline allows dogs?

American Airlines (aa.com) and United (united.com) accept dogs and cats as checked baggage. Delta allows dogs, cats, birds and small mammals, such as hamsters, rabbits and guinea pigs to fly as baggage. U.S. Airways (usairways.com) allows dogs, cats and birds to be checked on limited flights on US Airway Shuttle.