Southwest Airlines: Kabine, Frachtraum & Gebühren 2026

Sarah · with Cooper (Golden Retriever, 30kg)
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Southwest Airlines allows dogs and cats in the cabin but does not offer cargo. Build my pet’s travel plan →

How Southwest Airlines handles your pet

Each fact comes straight from the operator’s published policy. Tap the to read the exact wording; the opens the source page.

In the cabin Accepted

In the hold / cargo Not accepted

Pets accepted Acceptedverified 2026-08-28

Banned destinations Javerified 2026-08-08

Min age weeks8 weeksverified 2026-07-15

Max pets per carrier2verified 2026-07-15

Crate must have/behard-sided ok, ventilated, a carrierverified 2026-07-22

Hold: Advance booking required Javerified 2026-08-28

Hold: Crate must have/beventilated, a carrierverified 2026-08-15

Cargo: Pets accepted Not acceptedverified 2026-07-15

Recognized Javerified 2026-08-13

Breed restrictionsService Animal means a dog, regardless of breedverified 2026-08-28

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.Build my pet's travel plan →

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.Build my pet's travel plan →