For domestic flights (within the US and Puerto Rico), pets must be at least 8 weeks old, and dogs must be at least 16 weeks old for travel into the US. A health certificate for pets traveling in the passenger cabin is not required by American Airlines, but proof of current rabies vacc...
American Airlines became the latest carrier to ban emotional support animals from flying for free on Tuesday, about a month after the Department of Transportation gave airlines the green light to do so. The new rule, which goes into effect on Feb. 1, will require passengers traveling ...
Depending on animal breed and size, they can travel as a carry-on or be transported through American Airlines Cargo. Carry-on pets are limited to cats and dogs that meet the size, age and destination requirements. We only accept checked pets at the ticket counter for active-duty U.S. Mil...
Flying with a service animal Fully-trained service dogs may fly in the cabin at no charge if they meet the requirements. A service animal is defined as a dog that’s individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of a qualified individual with a disability, including a ...
American Airlines pet policy accepts cats and dogs for pet travel including carry-on, checked baggage, and cargo—one of the few airlines that permit all three modes of pet air travel.
American Airlines has decided to do something about it. According to the Associated Press, American Airlines will ban emotional-support animals from flying free. The only way an animal will be allowed to fly free is if the animal is a true trained service dog. The change in policy begins on...
An American Airlines first class passenger took to social media to brag on his dog’s first flight. Sure, he says, the pet “took a poop in the parking garage” but once firmly ensconced on the floor of the carrier’s first class cabin, he knew it was going to ...
American Airlines allows cats and dogs to travel in the cabin if they are at least 8 weeks old and the combined weight of the pet and carrier does not exceed 20 lbs (9 kg). Small pets must remain completely inside a carrier and under the seat during the entire flight. Pet carriers are...
DALLAS-American Airlines is banning emotional-support animals in a move that will force most owners to pay extra if they want their pets to travel with them. The airline said Tuesday that it will allow animals in the cabin free of charge only if they are trained service dogs. The change ...
Dogs and cats traveling with us will experience a similarly pressurized and climate-controlled aircraft compartment that our customers are used to in cabin. While your pet waits for their flight, they will be in a climate-controlled area until they are given a ride to their flight for departure...