Southwest to pets: Come fly with us! - Puget Sound Business Journal (Seattle):

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Dallas-based Southwest (NYSE: LUV) is showing smal l cats and dogs “the by creating a new special fare that allows them to fly as long as thei r carrier fits comfortably under theairplane seat. Cat and dog travel beginw on June 1 for customers who meetthe criteria. "We know from customer and employee feedback that ournew 'pet' customers will be a welcome addition to any flight," said Southwesyt Airlines Chairman, President and CEO Gary "Our enhanced boarding process has opened the allowing us to accommodate small pets comfortablyg on a Southwest flight — without impacting our efficiency.
" Southwest (NYSE: LUV) also will begin implementing a $25 each-wau service charge to watch over childreb ages 5 to 11 who are unaccompaniesd by adults. That service previouslty was offeredfor free. "We are proud to offer an outstanding service for our youngg customers traveling alone but realizd that the extra service does come at a cost to the Kelly said inthe release. Southwest will increase its existintg service charge for a third bag oroverweigh (51 to 70 bag from $25 to $50.
Passengerx will continue to be able to check two bags undedr 51 pounds withouta "We continue to allow our customere to check two bags on Southwest for free, makingg our baggage policy far and away one of the most generous in the Kelly said in the release. "The increase in the baggagd charge impacts approximately 1 percent of our Each of the new policied will take effect onJune 17. The pet and unaccompanied-minoe charges will apply to tickets purchased on or after June 1 for peoplew flying on or afterJune 17.