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Southwest Airlines allows dogs and cats in the cabin but does not offer cargo. Get your personalized travel plan at Pawgo.
Cabin Pet Policy
Southwest Airlines accepts pets in cabin. Pets must be at least 8 weeks old, advance booking is required.
AllowedYes
Brachycephalic breeds bannedlegacy_stale
Min age (weeks)8
Health certificate requiredlegacy_stale
Advance booking requiredYes
Booking methodcalling us
Sedation allowedlegacy_stale
Max carrier length (cm)found_closed_branch
Max carrier width (cm)found_closed_branch
Max carrier height (cm)found_closed_branch
Max combined weight (kg)found_closed_branch
Soft-sided carrierlegacy_stale
Hard-sided carrierlegacy_stale
Cargo Pet Policy
Southwest Airlines does not allow pets in cargo.
AllowedNo
Not applicable— No pets accepted — other fields do not apply.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I bring my dog in the cabin on Southwest Airlines?
Yes, Southwest Airlines allows dogs in the cabin. For your specific pet's eligibility, check Pawgo at www.pawgo.fr.
Can I ship my dog as cargo on Southwest Airlines?
No, Southwest Airlines does not offer cargo pet transport. Check cabin eligibility at www.pawgo.fr.