Southwest Animal Transport Team (SWATT) is a 100% volunteer, service-based independent organization.
We are a team of passionate, animal LUVing volunteers who dedicate their time and benefits to transport small, rescued animals across the continental United States, Puerto Rico, and the interislands of Hawaii. Volunteer transporters, better known as Flight Angels, fly on standby, escorting animals in need in the cabin of the airplane.
SWATT began in April 2017 as a collaborative effort with animal rescue and foster-based nonprofit organizations, pet shelters, and sanctuaries. SWATT partners closely with Delta Animal Rescue Transport (DART) to save the lives of small dogs and cats and give them a second chance for a full and LUVing life. Together, SWATT and DART are very compassionate in assisting to create no-kill communities nationwide for rescued animals.
Volunteering allows Flight Angels to put their “Heart in Action.” All hours volunteered for transporting are recorded into Southwest Airlines Tickets for Time (T4T). For every twenty (20) hours volunteered, a contribution is made to an eligible 501c3 nonprofit organization. That nonprofit organization is then gifted one round-trip domestic travel award in the form of a flight e-pass. Each eligible organization may receive up to a maximum of eight (8) T4T awards per calendar year.
We are very successful at filling Transport Requests with regards to the routes, and schedules and choosing the best day and flights for the transport. If you have an urgent situation, we may not be able to accommodate you, however, we address each TR on a case-by-case basis. Flexibility is key to a successful transport.
Compensation is not allowed. All transports are subject to Southwest Airlines Pet Policies. A Pet Fare is required to be paid to SWA. We are accountable and comply with the Code of Conduct of Southwest Airlines.
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