Pet Policies Transporting pets as checked baggage (AVIH), in addition to regular charge for pet transportation, an oversize charge will be applied if the total dimension exceeds the limit stipulated in free baggage allowance. Pet Policies for Regions Other than the Americas and U.S. And Canadian Territories. Main Cabin Travel for your pet on Pet Airways aircraft, monitored by our On-Board Pet Attendants. We make sure your pet is safe, comfortable, has plenty of fresh cool air, food, and water along the way, and of course, potty breaks. Flights to commence post- Covid, hopefully Summer 2021.
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US Air Dog Travel Policies
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Passenger cabin When you travel with a pet, check in with an agent at the airport. If you're on a flight with one of our codeshare partners, please check with that airline for its carry-on pet policies and fees. Remember, a pet in the cabin counts toward your carry-on baggage allowance so pack accordingly. Rules & regulations
Approved pet carriersMaximum pet carrier dimensions:
Carriers must:
Cargo compartmentFor your pet’s safety, we do not accept any animals in cargo compartments on US Airways or US Airways Shuttle flights. Animal relief areasCharlotte, Philadelphia and Phoenix have designated animal relief areas.
Hawaii pet quarantine informationHawaii is a rabies-free state. If you're traveling to Hawaii with a service animal, emotional support animal or psychiatric service animal, you must have a health certificate issued within 14 days of travel. If you're traveling to Maui, Kauai or the Big Island, you must also contact the Hawaii Department of Agriculture to get a Neighborhood Island Permit before leaving the mainland. |
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Airline Carrier Pet Acceptance and Accommodation Costs
Although pet acceptance and accommodation costs are not part of the City Pair Program, government travelers still may need to travel with a family, pet, or service animal. Below are some fast facts and guidelines to consider when traveling with a pet or service animal followed by direct links to each of the City Pair Program’s participating airline carrier’s pet and service animal policies for your convenience.
Fast Facts about Traveling with Pets
- Reservations for pets must be made ahead of time directly with the airline’s reservation agent (not a part of the City Pair Program). Non refundable fees apply per segment (fee varies with each airline). There is a pet capacity on each flight first booked first served;
- In most cases the costs for pet carriage is not a reimbursable travel expense. You should check with your government agency’s travel policy official to determine if pet travel is reimbursable;
- Pets are conditionally accepted and must not pose a threat or hazard;
- There are size, age, and weight restrictions - not all breed of animals are accepted;
- Kennel size requirements must be met to be allowed on the flight;
- Travelers should acclimate the pet in the kennel so the pet is comfortable with the surroundings prior to traveling;
- Certain vaccinations and health certificates are required;
- Certain counties and/or airports have quarantine restrictions upon entry;
- Pets are not accepted when in extreme weather forecasts (i.e. under or over certain temperatures);
- Many times it is a traumatic experience for pets that are checked as baggage/cargo. Travelers should check with your veterinarian to see if a tranquilizer is a good option and what dosage is appropriate, if any;
- Pets of an appropriate size/weight may be able to travel in cabin on (most) non-stop domestic flights only with certain carriers. Pets may not be able to travel on connect flights. On international flights pets may have to be shipped as cargo; and
- International Travel: If travel is on an international flight with a code share partner of the airline, you must check the operating airline’s pet policy and fees.
- Other helpful tips:
Fast Facts about Traveling with Service Animals
Us Airways Express Pet Policy Program
- Passengers may need to notify disability counter prior to traveling;
- Passengers must provide current documentation prior to traveling;
- Service animals are allowed on domestic and international flights with some restrictions that vary per airline;
- Animal size restrictions do exist and vary per airline; and
- There is no extra charge to travel with service dogs.
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Pet Airways Routes
Please refer to OPR: AF/A4SP
Airline Specific Policies
The links below lead to non-government websites:
- Alaska Cabin/Checked Pet, Service Animals
- American Cabin/Checked Pet, Service Animals,Cargo
- Delta Cabin/Check Pet, Service Animal,Military Pet Travel
- Hawaiian Cabin/Checked Pet, Service Animals,Cargo
- JetBlue Cabin/Check Pet, Service Animals
- Southwest Cabin/Checked Pet, PET FAQ, Service Animals & Emotional Support Animals
- United Cabin/Checked Pet, Service Animals, Military and State Department Pet Exceptions, PetSafe® or Military and State Department pet exception Request Form [PDF - 67 KB]
- Silver Airways Cabin/Checked Pet, Service Animals
Remember If travel is on an international flight with a code share partner of the airline, you must check the operating airline’s pet policy and fees.