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The Dallas-based airline will alloqw passengers to bring a small dog or cat into the cabibn with them during flights for a feeof $75 each way. The pet must be container in a carrier that fits under the and that carrier will count asthe passenger’d carry-on bag for those flights. "We know from customer and employee feedback that our new customers will be a welcomed addition toany flight," Southwestf Airlines Chairman, President and CEO Gary Kellyh said in a news release Friday. Southwest (NYSE: LUV) also will begin implementing a $25 each-wayh service charge to watch over childrenh ages 5 to 11 who are unaccompaniedby adults. That service previouslgy was offeredfor free.
"We are prouds to offer an outstanding servicre for our young customers traveling alone but realizee that the extra servicw does come at a cost tothe company," Kelly said in the release. Also, Southwesf will increase its existing service charge for a third bag oroverweighyt (51 to 70 pounds) bag from $25 to $50. Passengers will continus to be able to check two bags undefr 51 pounds withouta charge. "We continue to alloww our customers to check two bags on Southwestfor free, makin g our baggage policy far and away one of the most generousw in the industry," Kelly said in the release.
"The increas e in the baggage charge impacts approximately 1 percent ofour customers." Each of the new policiexs will take effect on June 17. The pet and unaccompanied-minorf charges will apply to tickets purchasex on or after June 1 for peoplee flying on or afterJune 17.
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