

Carriers may contain up to 2 cats or dogs of the same species if they fit comfortably inside the carrier and will count as the customer’s carry-on bag. A passenger can choose to purchase a pet carrier directly from Southwest airlines for 58. Pets in the Cabin Southwest Airlines allows customers to travel with 1 small cats and dogs in the cabin on domestic flights. For a small dog, the acceptable pet carrier should be 17 long x 9.5 high x 10 wide).

In addition, law enforcement and search and rescue dogs may not occupy a seat or sit in an emergency exit row. If a passenger is traveling with a pet, then they are required to carry the appropriate pet carrier. In accordance with federal safety regulations, the dog(s) must be positioned so as not to obstruct Customers’ expeditious evacuation in the unlikely event of an emergency. Each Customer traveling with a law enforcement or search and rescue dog must present a letter of mission and a copy of the animal’s certification. Law Enforcement/Search and Rescue Dogs: Southwest Airlines accepts fully-trained law enforcement service dogs trained in explosives or drug detection (or other specific functions) and search and rescue dogs for transportation, without charge, when accompanied by their respective handlers on official business. Please note trained assistance and emotional support animals may be subject to additional governmental laws and regulations at the destination, including but not limited to, health certificates, permits and vaccinations required by the country, state or territory from and/or to which the animal is being transported.

Trained assistance animals and emotional support animals will be allowed to travel on flights to/from all domestic and international destinations. Trained assistance animals traveling with and providing assistance to a Customer with a disability are accepted in the aircraft cabin.
