
This restriction does not apply to animals traveling with you in the cabin. Summer embargo - breed restriction For the safety of your animal, United Airlines does not accept the following short-nosed dog breeds, or mixed-breed dogs exhibiting the short-nosed characteristics of these breeds, as either checked baggage or cargo from June 1st through September 30th of each year. Airlines have the right to refuse carriage of any animal that demonstrates aggressive and/or violent behavior. To be as humane as possible, airlines reserve the right to refuse to transport an animal for reasons such as illness, poor kenneling or extreme temperatures at origin, transfer or destination airports. Please note Advance arrangements are not guarantees that your animal will travel on a specific flight. For all other animals, please contact United Cargo at 1-800-UA-CARGO or visit.


Please call United Reservations at 1-800-UNITED-1 (1-80) to make arrangements for pets traveling as checked or carry-on baggage. All options require advance reservations and are subject to a charge. Some other pets, including dogs of the pit bull breed, hamsters and guinea pigs, may travel as checked baggage only. TRAVELING WITH PETS United may accept your dog, cat, rabbit or household bird as carry-on or checked baggage. Size and weight restrictions Kennels larger than 115 linear inches (292 linear cm) and pets weighing more than 150 pounds (68 kg) including their kennels must travel via United Cargo. Pets traveling unaccompanied Pets flying without their owners must travel via United Cargo. If your pet will be traveling as carry-on or in a kennel as checked baggage, please call United Reservations at 1-800-UNITED-1 (1-80) to make the necessary arrangements. Be sure to get the most up-to-date information. So, we know American Airlines only allows up to seven kennels on its mainline flights (although service animals don't count toward this limit).Pet travel restrictions vary by season, destination and other factors. Unlike the United Airlines pet policy, American Airlines publishes the number of pets allowed in the cabin on each flight. You'll want to make sure you book your pet early as part of your reservation. You might be able to recoup some or all of the fees if you charge it on a credit card that offers airline fee credits.Īdditionally, the American Airlines pet policy prohibits pets from traveling in first or business class on the following aircraft types:

with more than a four-hour voluntary stopover.

You'll also incur an additional $125 charge on any one-way itinerary within the U.S. According to the American Airlines pet policy, you can bring a cat or dog along (assuming they meet the size and age requirements) on most flights up to 12 hours or flights to or from the following locations:Īmerican Airlines charges a $125 charge for each one-way itinerary where your pet accompanies you in the cabin. American Airlines only allows passengers to carry on cats and dogs no other types of pets are allowed.
