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Southwest will ban emotional support animals in March, joining American, United, Delta – USA TODAY
The airline will only accept trained service dogs beginning March 1. Passengers who want to bring small dogs or cats onboard will have to pay a fee.
New federal proposal from the DOT could allow airlines to ban emotional support animals from flying with their owners.
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When the U.S. Department of Transportation gave airlines the go-ahead to ban emotional support animals in December, Southwest Airlines didn’t immediately join its competitors in changing its policies.
That gave some travelers hope the nation’s largest domestic carrier, known for its independent spirit, might not join in. As recently as 10 days ago, the airline was telling…
