My family does not fly Southwest due to allergies. Our son has a peanut allergy. I realize that you will not serve peanuts on a flight (if requested). However, peanut dust is still in the air. I am not willing to risk my child's life to test your theory that he won't have an allergic reaction. The past reason for not flying Southwest as a family is due to one person. Our Future Reason will be the animal policy, we are all sensitive to animals. I can't imagine being trapped on a plane with small animals for allergies alone. I am not even addressing the fact of how annoying little yappie dogs can be.
I hope that you notify passengers with already booked flights of this new policy. People with health issues need to notified in advance. I hope your flight attendants are well-trained in allergic responses as well.
I realize you are trying to generate some much needed revenue. However, you need to look at the big picture. You will lose clients because of allergies and annoyances of yappie dogs. You are not going to gain any overall numbers for clients.
Get the peanuts off the plane as well as animals!
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