I am a long time Southwest Airlines flyer but I think this new pet policy for Southwest Airlines is ridiculous. I don't want to have to worry about my allergies flaring up because I was sitting near someone's pet cat on my flight. I want to be able to fly the blue skies with Southwest, arrive and depart on time and get to my appointed destination without having to use allergy medicine or running to the bathroom to wash my eyes out so I can see. I would rather pay for a bag than have to go through this -- I believe I'll have to look for alternative airlines from now on. I think SWA has forgotten that the airline was built to fly people first and foremost.
... View more