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Southwest flight attendant sues for failure to accommodate pet allergies
Summary by Layoffs News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Emilie Shumway , as published by HR Dive
· October 22, 2026
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The company allegedly said “no accommodation” could be made after it changed its policy in 2018 to allow cats and dogs on board.
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