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I’m flying to Orlando in a few weeks and I was wondering how many seats in a row Southwest Airlines has. Most planes are 3 across but I wasn’t sure if this one was different. I’m flying regular coach class if that matters. Thanks!

All Southwest airplanes are Boeing 737s. They have 1 isle, and 6 seats per row (3 seats on both sides)
Here’s what their 737-300 seating chart looks like: http://www.seatguru.com/airlines/Southwest_Airlines/Southwest_Airlines_Boeing_737-300.php

I have a rat terrier. He’s a small dog. I want to take him home for Christmas, and Southwest airlines allow small pets to go in the cabin if their crate can fit under the seat. Southwest says online that the dogs must be able to move freely and stand up comfortably. The heighth of the seat is 8.5" and my dog is 11" tall. I’m wondering if that will really determine if i can fly home with my dog or not?

Do know that the transportation of animals is governed NOT by the airline but by the US Department of Agriculture (strange that it’s agriculture- but that’s the law) and therefore the airline can not just arbitrarily set their own standards.

The dog MUST be able to stand in the crate/kennel provided- among other rules.. For the dogs sake and comfort, do the right, humane and legal thing here— buy and use an appropriately sized container for the dog. Some airlines sell crates/kennels at the airport, but no all do– and you can often find good one cheaper at the store before you fly.

No sense in being turned away at the airport because of this matter.

How safe and reliable are the Unaccompanied Minor services provided by Southwest Airlines for non-stop flights
What happens if the weather at destination does not allow you to land and they have to divert?

On the whole, they are quite reliable.. As with any service there is always things that go wrong- as the process involves people– and people aren’t always perfect..

However, there are lots of things you can do as the originating (departing) parent/guardian or the destination (arriving) parent/guardian that can greatly increase the odds of the process going smoothly. Be sure the child knows where they are going (grandma’s house is not what you’re looking for.. You are looking for "I’m going to San Diego") and who specifically authorized and is planned to pick them up.. (it’s also helpful if they know what that person looks like).. non-custodial parental attempted abductions are very, very rare.. but not unheard of. Be sure that the child has eaten or has access to snacks if it’s appropriate given the flight time and length. If the child has any special "needs" like is allergic to any foods or drinks, be sure that the cabin crew is informed.

Lastly, once the child has boarded the aircraft do NOT leave the gate area until *after* the aircraft has taken off and is in the air.. The majority of times when an aircraft has to come back to the gate for maintainence issues or such, they occur BEFORE take-off..

Read the forms that you’ll be asked to sign, be sure that you give contact information- like a phone number- where someone can be reached *at all times* during the trip.. No sense in giving the airlines an emergency contact number and no one to answer it.

Be sure your child knows the process.. They don’t go anywhere under any circumstances without the airline agent (while on the ground) knowing, approving or in attendance. On the aircraft, be sure that the child knows to contact a uniformed crew member *immediately* if anything is wrong or they feel uncomfortable with the seating situation or flight. The earlier the crew knows about a problem the easier is it to fix. Also, they should know and be clearly told that they do NOT exit the aircraft until escorted off the plane by a uniformed crew member..

My mother and sister are flying from Phoenix to Manchester and want to take one pet carrier for two chihuahuas. We wanted to know what is the biggest carrier that could fit under the seat and any tips from anyone that’s flown with pets on Southwest Airlines. Thank you!
We’ve also know the pet policy, we just want to know how was it from someone who has flown with a pet on Southwest Airlines, also if they can recommend (or tell us to avoid) pet carriers that take advantage of the small space under the seat.

No but here’s the info:

Southwest Airlines accepts small vaccinated domestic cats and dogs. All in-cabin pets must be carried in an appropriate carrier, as indicated below and are subject to a $75 Pet Fare each way per pet carrier. The pet carrier counts as the Customer’s carry on bag.

In-cabin Pet Restrictions:
* Customers traveling with a pet may not occupy an Exit Seat or a seat with no forward under-seat stowage
* Southwest Airlines will only carry pets in the cabin; pet carriers are not permitted as checked baggage.
* Advanced pet arrangements must be made by calling Southwest Airlines Customer Support and Services at 1-800-I-FLY-SWA (1-800-435-9792).
* There will be no more than five (5) scheduled pet carriers per scheduled flight. However, from time to time, circumstances may allow for more (or fewer) than five (5) pet carriers per scheduled flight.
* Cats and dogs must be at least eight (8) weeks old for travel.
* The animals must be harmless, inoffensive, odorless, and require no attention during flight.
* Cats and dogs must remain in the carrier (including head and tail) and the carrier must be stowed under the seat in front of the Customer (Owner) during the entire duration of the flight.
The under-seat dimensions are as follows:

Window Seat: 19"L x 14"W x 8.25"H
Middle Seat: 19"L x 19"W x 8.25"H
Aisle Seat: 19"L x 14"W x 8.25"H

When I spoke to Other Airlines it had to be 20 lbs. or under including the weight of the carrier and has to fit under the seat. The dimensions are above. Please make sure you make the calls and that your pet meets the requirements before you go. Southwest doesn’t allow pets to go into the cargo area so if there was a problem getting them on there’s no other way to take them with you. American Airlines is great with pets and they take pets in the cabin (under 20 lbs.) and also in the cargo area if need be.

"Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards voucher for 1 round-trip flight (or 2 one-way flights ) on Southwest Airlines" i mean what does it mean. U get a portion of that off the flight or does it pay the whole thing. Only in state flights or international also?

It may pay the whole but they may ask u to pay the taxes.
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Can I carry my zippo lighter and cigarettes on a Southwest Airlines flight? I am leaving LAX to go to San Francisco.

"nope, combustibles are on the FAA’s banned list. You can however put them in your checked luggage and be fine."

This answer is wrong — a lighter that has fuel in it may not be placed in checked luggage, according to the TSA. Nor are combustibles banned — in fact, you are allowed to carry common lighters in carry-on luggage, such as a disposable lighter. The TSA also allows Zippos to be carried onboard, according the the second link.

The only way you can take your Zippo lighter with you on a plane, according to the second link, is to either carry it onboard with you (it can contain fuel), or to place it in your checked luggage, drained of fuel, in an approved case.

Your cigarettes are allowed onboard as well; however, you will only be able to smoke in designated areas.

I am looking for a job that offers fertility coverage. I have heard that Southwest Airlines offers really good fertility coverage. Are there any employees that can tell me what the coverage is? Also, is it very hard to get a job there? I don’t really have any experience with airlines… Thanks!
I forgot to ask who Southwest employees have medical coverage through! Thanks.

http://www.southwest.com/careers/benefits.html

I am a F.O. flying CRJ’s into and out of Orlando(MCO). When taxiing in, I often see the eye-catching painted flags of Maryland, Texas and California on Soutwest airpanes. I have always thought that there was only one of each with those particular paint schemes, but with the frequency which I see them, there has to be more than one. Maybe its because I remember seeing them as opposed to the regular paint scheme. I have asked my friend who is a F.O. at Southwest, but he doesn’t know either.

Only SeaWorld livery of Shamu are on couple of Southwest’s airplanes. Rest of the special livery of the different states is on one aircraft.

N507SW - Boeing 737-500 - Shamu livery
N334SW - Boeing 737-300 - Shamu livery
N352SW - Boeing 737-300 - LoneStar One
N383SW - Boeing 737-300 - Arizona One
N609SW - Boeing 737-300 - California One
N629SW - Boeing 737-300 - Silver One - 25th anniversary color
N647SW - Boeing 737-300 - Triple Crown 1
N214WN - Boeing 737-700 - Maryland One
N224WN - Boeing 737-700 - SlamDunk One - NBA color
N713SW - Boeing 737-700 - Shamu livery
N715SW - Boeing 737-700 - Shamu livery
N727SW - Boeing 737-700 - Nevada One

I hope this help when you are spotting some of those unique Southwest planes.

I want to book my Christmas trip. When will I be able to do this on Southwest?

Hello,
Call Southwest and ask them .

good luck
j z

I am arriving on Southwest at Terminal 1, transferring to American Airlines at Terminal 4. How much time will I need to transfer between terminals? Will this require going through security again?

The best thing to do is claim your bags, then go out the doors, walk to the middle aisle and stand under the LAX shuttle sign. It’s free and will take you and your bags to terminal four where you will have to recheck your bags and go through security again. It will probably take about a half hour to claim your bag the first time, five minutes to get on/off the shuttle, and then 40 minutes to go through security and check in at the AA terminal but it depends on what time of day this layover is scheduled to happen. The airport is busier on certain days and at certain times than others.