One of the biggest challenges dog owners face is what to do with their dogs while traveling. Boarding fees or hiring a dog sitter can add hundreds of dollars to your travel expenses. Airlines have rigid policies and restrictions along with pet fees for each part of the flight. While some airlines allow dogs onboard if specific size and breed requirements are met, others will only allow pets to travel in the cargo area.
Luckily for a fraction of the price you can Register Your Service Dog to avoid all of these fees and restrictions. However, flying with any dog requires detailed planning and necessary arrangements to be made. If you plan on flying with your registered service dog, let the airline know at the time of booking so any other requests (early boarding, wheelchair, bulkhead seating) can be made to best accommodate you and you service dog. Be sure to refer to our Service Dog Travel Guide for tips and what to expect while traveling with your Service Dog.
Reservation requirement: Contact Delta by telephone to reserve tickets for yourself and your pets, making a note that cargo reservations for your pet will not be accepted more than 14 days in advance.
Reservation requirement: American Airlines limits the number of pets permitted to fly in the cabin to seven per flight (a maximum of two in first class and five in coach). Therefore, it is important to book your pet’s ticket as early as possible. You should call 1-800-433-7300 for reservations, and tell the agent that you are traveling with your pet. A maximum of two pets per ticketed passenger is permitted on American Airlines flights. The pet fee is based upon the number of pet carriers, not the number of pets.
Reservation requirement: Reservations for small cats or dogs can only be booked by calling Southwest Airlines at 1-800-I-FLY-SWA (1-800-435-9792). Pets will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis until the capacity is reached. The pet fee must be collected at the ticket counter, is nonrefundable, and may not be applied towards future flights if unused.
Reservation requirement: Because the number of pets permitted on flights are limited, please call reservations at 1-877-359-8474 to make arrangements for traveling with your pet as soon as your travel plans are confirmed. When booking your reservation, you will be advised to contact your veterinarian to determine stations or government requirements for pets to their final destination.
Reservation requirement: Advance reservations for pet travel in the cabin is required by calling 1-800-864-8331 directly. Reservations are made on a space-available basis. For cargo pet transport, please contact the United Airlines PetSafe Desk at 1-800-575-3335 to make arrangements.
Reservation requirement: Contact Delta by telephone to reserve tickets for yourself and your pets, making a note that cargo reservations for your pet will not be accepted more than 14 days in advance.
Reservation requirement: American Airlines limits the number of pets permitted to fly in the cabin to seven per flight (a maximum of two in first class and five in coach). Therefore, it is important to book your pet’s ticket as early as possible. You should call 1-800-433-7300 for reservations, and tell the agent that you are traveling with your pet. A maximum of two pets per ticketed passenger is permitted on American Airlines flights. The pet fee is based upon the number of pet carriers, not the number of pets.
Reservation requirement: Reservations for small cats or dogs can only be booked by calling Southwest Airlines at 1-800-I-FLY-SWA (1-800-435-9792). Pets will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis until the capacity is reached. The pet fee must be collected at the ticket counter, is nonrefundable, and may not be applied towards future flights if unused.
Reservation requirement: Because the number of pets permitted on flights are limited, please call reservations at 1-877-359-8474 to make arrangements for traveling with your pet as soon as your travel plans are confirmed. When booking your reservation, you will be advised to contact your veterinarian to determine stations or government requirements for pets to their final destination.
Reservation requirement: Advance reservations for pet travel in the cabin is required by calling 1-800-864-8331 directly. Reservations are made on a space-available basis. For cargo pet transport, please contact the United Airlines PetSafe Desk at 1-800-575-3335 to make arrangements.
