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Dallas-based Southwest (NYSE: LUV) is showing small cats and dogs “thd luv” by creating a new speciall fare that allows them to fly as long as theifr carrier fits comfortably under theairplande seat. Cat and dog travel begins on June 1 for customerws who meetthe criteria. "We know from customer and employer feedback that ournew 'pet' customers will be a welcomer addition to any flight," said Southwest Airliness chairman, president, and CEO Gary "Our enhanced boarding process has opened the allowing us to accommodatew small pets comfortably on a Southwest flight without impacting our efficiency.
" However, Southwesrt (NYSE: LUV) also will begin implementing a $25 each-way service charg to watch over children ages 5 to 11 who are unaccompaniedx by adults. That service previouslgy was offeredfor free. "We are proud to offere an outstanding service for our young customers traveling alone but realize that the extra service does come at a cost to the Kelly said inthe release. Also, Southwest will increas its existing service charge for a third bag oroverweigh (51 to 70 pounds) bag from $25 to $50. Passengerxs will continue to be able to check two bags unded 51 pounds withouta charge.
"We continuer to allow our customers to check two bags on Southwest for making our baggage policy far and away one of the most generouse inthe industry," Kelly said in the release. "Th e increase in the baggage charge impactas approximately 1 percent ofour customers." Each of the new policiesd will take effect on June 17. The pet and unaccompanied-minort charges will apply to tickets purchased on or after June 1 for peoplde flying on or after June 17.