Pet fee: $125 in the cabin for domestic flights, $200 international each way. Not allowed as emotional support animals: As of April 1, only dogs, cats and some miniature horses are allowed as emotional-support animals.īreed restrictions: American does not accept brachycephalic or snub-nosed dogs (such as American and French bulldogs and Boston terriers) as checked pets. There's a limit of one animal per passenger. Animals under 4 months old will not be allowed to travel as emotional-support animals. The airline will validate your documentation by contacting your mental-health professional. In addition, you have to make a reservation with the Special Assistance Desk 48 hours in advance.
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It now requires a veterinary form documenting immunizations in addition to several other forms: a mental-health professional form, behavior-guidelines form and an animal-sanitation form if your flight is longer than eight hours. Generally speaking, the kennel must fit in the space in front of you and have room for your pet to comfortably move around.ĭocumentation for emotional-support animals: American updated its policies on March 8. Contact American for a reservation for your pet and to get the specific dimensions for your aircraft. Number of kennels allowed in cabin: Seven on American flights, five on American Eagle.Ĭarrier dimensions: Depends on the aircraft. Minimum age of pet: 8 weeks for travel within U.S., 16 weeks traveling into the U.S. If your itinerary contains a layover of more than four hours, you may be charged the fee per flight segment. No charge for service animals. Pet fee: $125 carry-on, $200 as cargo each way.
Check your airline's website or call the reservations number for complete information. Here are highlights of the pet policies for some of the biggest airlines at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. However, many airlines are cracking down on people who have abused this policy. You're now required to submit information about your animal and forms from your mental-health professional in advance of flying.Īn airline has the right to deny boarding to your animal if it is not well-behaved. That can mean no scratching, excessive whining or barking, biting or urinating/defecating on the plane or in the gate area.Īnd many airlines ask that you not sedate your animal before a flight as an animal's reaction to medication at altitude can be unpredictable. Most airlines allow your pet to fly for a fee providing your animal is small enough that its carrier fits underneath the seat in front of you.Īirlines often wave fees and carrier requirements if you are traveling with a service or emotional-support animal. If you're traveling with your favorite four-legged friend, make sure you understand your airline's pet policy before you board. Watch Video: Things to know about flying with an emotional support animal
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