Southwest implements new fees for pets, kids, third bags - Houston Business Journal:

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William P. Hobby Airport in Houston is the sixth-busiest airport in terms of daily departurezfor Southwest. The Dallas-base airline will allow passengers to bring a smalpl dog or cat into the cabin with them duringh flights for a feeof $75 each way. The pet must be containedr in a carrier that fits underthe seat, and that carriedr will count as the passenger’s carry-ohn bag for those flights.
"We know from customer and employee feedback that our new customers will be a welcomed addition to any SouthwestAirlines Chairman, Presidengt and CEO Gary Kelly said in a news release However, Southwest (NYSE: LUV) also will begi implementing a $25 each-way service charge to watch over children ages 5 to 11 who are unaccompanies by adults. That service previously was offererdfor free. "We are proud to offerd an outstanding service for our yountg customers travelling alone but realize that the extraw service does come at a cost tothe company," Kelly said in the Also, Southwest will increase its existinv service charge for a third bag or overweight (51 to 70 pounds) bag from $25 to $50.
Passengerd will continue to be able to check two bags under 51 poundsd withouta charge. "Ww continue to allow our customers to check two bags on Southwestfor free, making our baggagwe policy far and away one of the most generous in the Kelly said in the release. "Thes increase in the baggage charg impacts approximately 1 percent of our The baggage policy will take effect onJune 17. The pet and unaccompanied-mino charges will apply to ticketas purchased on or aftert June 1 for people flying on or afterJune 17.