Pets and Air
Travel
It is important to check with the air carrier, before your journey,
to ensure that you have the proper documents. When traveling internationally,
check with the airline and with the embassy to ensure that all requirements
and paperwork are in place before departure.
Some airlines will not accept animals for carriage in passenger cabins
as accompanied baggage, although some make an exception for service
animals.
Advance arrangements are mandatory for the carriage of animals on
all segments of the journey.
-The information contained
herein does not replace the airlines, various Government and State
agencies, both domestic and international, policies, procedures and
regulations as outlined in their manuals and/or web sites.
B105.7 is not liable for any airline restrictions, regulations and/or
rare occurrences that might constitute an embargo by an airline.
Airline Approved
Carriers
Make you you have an airline approved pet carrier before you go!
Your pet’s measurements are very important for safe, comfortable
travel.
For a proper fit, carefully measure and weigh your pet. Length: is from the nape of the neck (where the collar
falls) to the base of the tail. Height: is from the floor to the shoulder. Weight: should not exceed maximum weight.
For more information, visit the US Department
of Agriculture's Pet Travel page.
Popular
Airline Requirements
American Airlines 1-800-433-7300 Reservations
Pets Allowed in Cabin: Yes
American Airlines no longer accepts household birds as a pet in cabin.
American Airlines will only accept dogs and cats for in-cabin carriage.
Prior arrangements are mandatory
Pet transportation charge $80.00 USD/ $109 CAD
Charges are payable at the airport and the passenger must show the
pet travel fee receipt at the departure gate.
Between the 50 United States/Canada/Puerto Rico/US Virgin Islands
Between the 50 United States/Canada and Mexico/Caribbean
Accepted on domestic flights within the 48 contiguous United States,
Alaska, Puerto Rico, St. Thomas and St. Croix
Accepted from the U.S. to Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean provided
the country of arrival permits entry.
No carry-on pets to/from Hawaii. Pets may travel as checked baggage
only
NO carry-on pets to/from Hawaii or Transatlantic/Transpacific or Central
and South America
Carrier maximum dimensions: 23"L X 13"W X 9"H
One carrier per passenger
May contain two (2) dogs or cats but they must be the same species,
ages between 8 weeks and 12 weeks and weight less than 20lbs.
Two (2) pets permitted in First Class
Five (5) pets permitted in Business and/or Coach Class
American Eagle and American Connection, one (1) pet in-cabin permitted
Two (2) pets allowed in one bag with a combined weight of 20 lb. including
the bag/carrier.
Carrier must be leak proof.
Pet must be able to stand, turn and lie down in the carrier
All pets must be at least 8 weeks old to travel
Carrier must stay under the seat for the duration of the flight
Pet may not be removed from their carrier at any time while on-board
the aircraft
Pets traveling with passenger must check in at the ticket counter.
No curbside or self-service check-in is permitted. Allow extra time
beyond the normal check-in guidelines, but not more than 4 hours prior
to your flight time.
Health Certificate recommended within 10 days of travel for domestic
destinations. ATA
(American Trans Air)
1-800-225-2995 Customer Relations
Pets Allowed in Cabin: Yes
ATA (American Trans Air) does accept small pets as carry-on in the
passenger cabin on Domestic Flights only.
Reservations Mandatory
Pets are not permitted in the passenger cabin on international flights
Exception: Travel to U. S. Territories, e.g. the U. S. Virgin Islands
and Puerto Rico
Pet Transportation Fee: $75.00
Maximum dimensions per aircraft type:
B737 - B757 9" x 15" x 25"
L1011 9" x 13.5" x 19"
Passenger must provide pet container and assume full responsibility
of the pet while on the aircraft
Passenger assumes full responsibility for compliance to the state,
federal and country regulations and requirements
Pet container will count toward passenger carry-on allowance
One pet per container.
Exception: 2 puppies or 2 kittens, age 8 weeks to 6 months, weighing
less than 20 lb. (9 kgs.) may ride in the same container
Passenger must check in with an agent at the ticket counter
Note: Pet must be in the container and available for inspection by
ATA agent
Pet must be harmless, inoffensive, odorless and require no attention
while on the aircraft
Pet must be able to stand, turn and sit without difficulty while in
the container
Pet must remain in the container while onboard the aircraft
Health Certificate issued within 10 days of travel. Continental
Airlines 1-800-525-9280 Reservations
Pets Allowed in Cabin: Yes
Continental allows domesticated cats, dogs, pet rabbits and household
birds to be carried in the aircraft cabin on all U.S. domestic flights
(except to/from Hawaii).
Pet transportation charge $80.00 one way
In-cabin pets are not counted as part of your free baggage allowance
Animals accepted in-cabin are cats, dogs, pet rabbits and household
birds
Carrier maximum dimensions 16"Lx12"Wx8.75"H
Continental sells kennel for $45.00 - 17'L X 12.5"W X 8"H
One pet per flight is allow in the front cabin (select aircraft only)
Four (4) pets per flight are allowed in the Economy cabin
Pet are NOT permitted on flights to or from Hawaii or in the Business
First cabin of Boeing 757, 767 or 777 aircraft
One Carrier per passenger (unless flight is not full - possible exception)
One pet per carrier
Pet under 8 weeks old is not permitted
Pets cannot travel as checked baggage during the summer months. They
recommend their Quickpak Live Animal Program.
Pets must remain in the kennel at all times aboard the aircraft
No oxygen will be administered to a pet in the event of an emergency
Health Certificate within six (6) months of travel
Delta
Airlines 1-800-221-1212 Delta Reservations
Pets Allowed in Cabin: Yes
Prior Arrangements are mandatory
Delta and Song do permit small pets to travel in-cabin.
Destination Hawaii - no pets accepted in-cabin
Pet transportation charge $50.00 one way
Pets permitted in-cabin are dogs, cat, ferrets, rabbits, hamsters
and guinea pigs.
Monkeys, pot-bellied pigs, reptiles, frogs, mice, spiders are not
permitted in-cabin
Number of pets permitted by Delta per flight:
First Class - 1
Business Elite - 1
Main Cabin - 2
Carrier maximum dimensions are determined by the flight. Passenger
must contact Delta Reservations to determine the appropriate kennel
size.
Song aircraft: 13"L x 10"W x 10"H
Pets must remain in carrier (with the door secured) while in the boarding
area (during boarding and deplaning) and for the duration of the flight
Health Certificate within 10 days of travel
Note: Pets cannot check-in Curbside. Pets must check in at the Ticket
Counter to receive a Bag Tag for the Pet Carrier. If the carrier does
not display a Ticket Counter issued Bag Tag, the pet will not be allowed
entry through the Security Point. A Pet's Ticket alone is not sufficient. Southwest
Airlines 800-435-9792
Pets Allowed in Cabin: No
Southwest Airlines does not accept live animals in the aircraft cabin
or cargo compartment other than fully trained service animals accompanying
a person with a disability.
