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Dog Travel Policies for U.S. and Canadian Air Travel - November 2011
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Airline

Cabin - Small Dogs Allowed

Checked Bags - Dogs Allowed

Some Policies - see more below

Reservation Phone number

Approx. Fees (These fees do change often)

Alaska Airlines / Horizon Airlines

Yes

Yes

Pets may sometimes not be allowed as Chked Bags during   winter months; Health Cert within 30 days; Now allowed to Hawaii with process at:  http://hawaii.gov/hdoa/ai/aqs/info

800-252-7522

$100 each way (cabin), $100 each way (cargo)

America West / US Airways

Yes

Yes

The in-cabin weight limit is 20 pounds including the kennel that must be able to fit under the seat. Only 6 pets can be on board at one time. They are not allowed as cargo on certain International flights. There are no reservations for dogs so they suggest arriving early.

800-428-4322

$125 each way

Frontier Airlines

No

Yes

Pets are allowed in cabins; they must fit comfortably in a 24 L”  X  15½” W  X  10” H; the fee is $75 each way in cabin –  The kennel in cabins must be able to fit under the seat, and be in either the aisle or center seats only; The fee is $150 for all size kennels in cargo. Kennels for cargo are available for up to a $25 for a 15 pound dog; $50 for up to a 30 pound dog, and $85 for up to a 70 pound dog.

800-432-1359

$150 each way for kennels - Kennels can be rented for $25 - $85 depending on size.

Northwest Airlines

Yes

Yes

No pets to the UK; A 10 day health certificate is required for International Flights; there is no cert required for domestic flights. The weight limit is 20  pounds including the kennel.

800-225-2525

$125 each way (cabin), $200 (cargo)

United Airlines

Yes

Yes

800-825-3788 to ship unaccompanied pets; Pets must be booked within 7 days of flight; 30 day health certificate; Short nosed dogs not allowed in summer

800-241-6522

$125 each way (cabin), $250 (cargo).

American/American Eagle

Yes

Yes

Dogs, including the kennel, can weigh no more than 100 pounds for the cargo area, 20 pounds in the cabin. Dogs are not allowed in the cabin for International flights to certain countries. Dogs are not allowed to be flown to the UK , and there are no dogs allowed in the cabin on flights to Hawaii .

800-433-7300 

$125 each way (cabin), $175 each way (cargo)

Air Canada

Yes

Yes

Pets are again allowed on domestic Canadian/North American flights; Health Cert rqd plus some shots. There are many winter blackout days for cargo travel.

888-247-2262-US

$50 each way (cabin) - $105 each way (cargo) - North America $270 Elsewhere

Continental

Yes

Yes

Live animal desk - 800-575-3335 ; Up to 10 lbs in cabin

800-525-0280

$125 each way (cabin), from $149 - $369 (cargo)

Jet Blue

Yes

No

4 pets allowed per flight; 20 lbs or less (with kennel) in cabin

800-538-2583

$100 each way (cabin only)

Delta Airlines

Yes

Yes

Only 4 pets allowed per flight, so check ahead and confirm pet at reservation time.  There is no cert required for domestic flights.

800-221-1212

$125 each way (cabin), $200 each way domestic $200 each way Int'l (cargo)

Southwest Air

Yes

No

Dogs in cabin must fit in a carrier under the seat. Reservations with pets must be made by phone. The middle seats have the most room for pets at 19w x 8.25h x 19l

800-IFLY-SWA

$75 each way (cabin only)

Pet Airways

 Yes (all sizes)

No

This is an airline for PETS ONLY, NO PEOPLE. One weekly cross country flight with stops in certain cities, one weekly New York - Florida flight with stops in certain cities.  There is an attendant with the pets who stay in kennels during the flights. 888-PET-AIRWAYS Varies by Destination


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