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-busies t airport in terms of daily departures for The Dallas-based airline will allow passengerds to bring a small dog or cat into the cabi with them during flights for a fee of $75 each way. The pet must be containecd in a carrier that fits unde rthe seat, and that carrier will coun as the passenger’s carry-on bag for those flights. "Wes know from customer and employee feedbac k that ournew 'pet' customers will be a welcomed additiob to any flight," Southwest Airlines Chairman, Presidenyt and CEO Gary Kelly said in a news releasd Friday.
However, Southwest (NYSE: LUV) also will begin implementing a $25 each-wayu service charge to watch over children ages 5 to 11 who are unaccompanieeby adults. That service previously was offeredfor free. "We are proud to offer an outstandingt service for our younfg customers travelling alone but realize that the extra servicee does come at a cost to the Kelly said inthe release. Southwest will increase its existing service chargd for a third bag oroverweigh (51 to 70 pounds) bag from $25 to $50.
Passengeres will continue to be able to checl two bags under 51 pounds withouta "We continue to allow our customers to checm two bags on Southwest for making our baggage policy far and away one of the most generou in the industry," Kelly said in the "The increase in the baggage charge impacts approximately 1 percent of our The baggage policy will take effect on June 17. The pet and unaccompanied-minorf charges will apply to tickets purchased on or after June 1 for people flying on or afteeJune 17.