Originally Posted by
guloxi
Hello, all,
Hoping CO Insider will read this.
Why does CO charge so much for bringing a pet along in the passenger cabin?
My wife is scheduled to travel with our small (<10 lb.) puppy. CO is charging us $190.00 for the dog. The carrier fits easily under the seat.
I'm not mad or anything about this charge, just wondering why it's so much.
(By the way, NW charges $160.00)
Thanks and safe travels.
Hi
guloxi, the revenues are important, but there's a little more to it. When it comes to in-cabin pets, this is a product that is very limited in supply (only a limited number are allowed per aircraft) and it's one that many of our customers wish we didn't offer. Our pricing is therefore designed to match our limited supply with the demand. And to some degree it also serves as a deterrent. While we're very proud to offer this service, we do have to keep into account the additional liability and exposure to issues it creates.