Southwest Airlines Going to the Cats and Dogs
With its new offering, Southwest Airlines announces its “Freedom to Fly” promo where cats and dogs can be brought along for the ride by their owners. Southwest will soon allow Customers to bring along small cats and dogs in the aircraft cabin for a special low “pet fare” of $75 each way.
All pets must be in a carrier that fits under the airplane seat, and the carrier will count as the Customer’s carryon bag. Customers can begin purchasing tickets for their small cats and dogs on June 1, 2009, for travel beginning June 17, 2009.
The new pet policy is one of several programs and processes that Southwest Airlines is implementing in an effort to enhance the service the Carrier provides, and at the same time, create opportunities for incremental revenue growth.
“We are proud to offer an outstanding service for our young Customers traveling alone but realize that the extra service does come at a cost to the Company,” Kelly said. “This service charge will help us cover our added costs and still maintain our competitive Low Fare advantage.”
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