Southwest Airlines Pet Policy

Southwest Airlines Pet Policy - If you are planning to travel on Southwest Airlines with your pet then you can travel easily but under some rules and regulations. The airline is Pet friendly but has set some rules which one must follow regarding the travel of the pets. In this article, we will talk about the Southwest Airlines pet policy and will also look at how one can apply for the Southwest Airlines.

If you want to know more about the southwest airline's pet policy then you can call on the Oracle Flights customer helpline at +888-655-0695.

Southwest Airlines Pet Policy

Some key features of the Southwest Airlines pet policy 

• Southwest Airlines allows you to carry the pets inside the cabin on domestic flights. 
• The pet should be carried properly and should be properly vaccinated.
• Small pets are allowed in the cabin area of the airplane.
• The traveling pets should be aged at least 8 weeks.
• If you are a minor without accompany of any elder then you cannot travel with a pet.
• If you are traveling on the Hawaiian island then the cost for each way per pet carrier is 35$.
• These charges can be changed at any time. The airlines ask you to pay the pet fare at the ticket counter of the airlines and one can also pay with a credit card.
• The airlines refund you the pet fair if your flight is canceled or you have canceled your flight and have not again booked it.
• The airlines only allow one pet carrier per ticked person on the airlines.
• The airlines recommend you apply for the pet reservation early in advance.
• If you are traveling to Puerto Rico then special rules may apply for the travel.
• The airlines do not allow pets to travel to and from Hawaiian islands.
• The airline does not allow the pets to travel intentionally.
• The pets when at the airport should be inside the pet carrier all the time during all the procedures and also during the flight duration.

Some more features to not miss out on 

• Not following all these rules will deny the boarding for your pet.
• You should store the carrier under the seat when you are on board.
• Always ask your pet doctor if they are healthy enough for the travel.
• If your pet has some health conditions then it can be a complicated journey for them.
• If your pet is not behaving appropriately then they are not allowed to board.
• If dogs are scratching or barking or doing excessive whining then they might not be allowed on-board.
• If they are growling, biting, or lunging then also they are not allowed. If the pet is urinating or defecting in the cabin space or any other area then they must be denied to board the flight.
• The airline does not provide Rapid reward points to pets.
• Airlines also allow you to take the remains on board as carry-on baggage.
• The remains are properly checked and then allowed in the cabin. 
• The cat remains will not be allowed as checked baggage on the airplane.
• The airlines suggest carrying the remains in an aplastic or cardboard container so that it can be easily cleared through security.
• Only 2 pets are allowed in the southwest airlines. They should be small and should fit properly inside their carrier.
• The carrier should not be leaked and should be well-ventilated.
• It should fit easily under your seat during the travel.

If you want to know more about the southwest airline's pet policy then you can call on the Oracle Flights customer helpline at +888-655-0695.

How one can register pet travel on Southwest Airlines?

On the official website 

• Visit the Southwest Airlines website and look for “Manage my bookings” options.
• Once you find out the manage my bookings options then edit your flight itinerary and make the changes you wish to see.
• You will have to enter your PNR Number to fetch your flight details.
• Fill in the pet information that it is asking for and go ahead with the confirmation.
• Payment for the pet travel is required to confirm the pet reservation.
• Once the fee is paid then the changes are confirmed and you will receive the information in the email.

If you want to know more about the southwest airline's pet policy then you can call on the Oracle Flights customer helpline at +888-655-0695.

Calling the customer care 

• The easy way is to contact the customer helpline number at the number mentioned above.
• Provide them the information related to the pet and also your personal information.
• They will ask for the pet travel fee. 
• When you are done with paying the fee then the changes are confirmed and you can take your pet on board with you.

Through the official mobile application of Southwest Airlines

• Download the official application of Southwest Airlines and look for the “manage my bookings” option.
• Enter your details like the PNR number, and last name, and fetch your travel details.
• There you will find the options to make the changes and add things to your itinerary
• Add the information related to the pet and pay the fee required for the pet travel.
• Once all the information is done and the fee is paid then the changes are confirmed and you can now take your pet on-board.

If you want to know more about the southwest airline's pet policy then you can call on the Oracle Flights customer helpline at +888-655-0695.

At the airport 

• The information and fee for the pet travel can be paid at the counter as well. 
• When you visit the airport you can find the Southwest Airlines ticket counter and then talk to the officials about the pet travel.
• They will guide you properly and you can pay for the pet travel.
• This will confirm your changes and you can travel with the pet on the journey.

If you want to know more about the southwest airline's pet policy then you can call on the Oracle Flights customer helpline at +888-655-0695.