TRANSPORT OR MOVE YOUR ANIMAL
Depending on the breed and size of the animals, they may travel as checked baggage or be transported by American Airlines Pet Policy. Available pets are limited to cats and dogs that meet size, age and destination requirements.
READ MORE: https://petbaggagepolicy.com/american-airlines-pet-policy
We accept checked-in pets only for U.S. military personnel and U.S. Department of State Foreign Service personnel traveling by official order. Fees and restrictions apply. Fully trained service dogs can fly without a cabin if they meet the requirements.
Animals in cabins
American Airlines allows cats and dogs to travel in the cabin if they are at least 8 weeks old and the weight of the pet and carrier does not exceed 20 pounds. (9kg). Small animals must remain entirely inside the carrier and under the seat for the duration of the flight. The pet boarding fee is $125.
Pets in checked baggage
American Airlines accepts up to 2 pets as checked baggage for U.S. Active Duty and U.S. Department of State Foreign Service personnel traveling on official orders. Unfortunately, no other pets are allowed as checked baggage.
Animals in cargo
Dogs and cats can be transported as cargo on American Airlines Cargo, also known as American Pet Embark. Each passenger is allowed 2 pets at least 8 weeks old and weighing no more than 100 pounds (45 kg). Prices vary depending on the distance traveled.
Operator Guidelines
For pets traveling in the cabin, the size of a soft-sided carrier should not exceed 18" x 11" x 11" (45 cm x 28 cm x 28 cm) and the size of a hard-sided carrier should not exceed not exceed 19" This should not happen. This shouldn't happen. This shouldn't happen. This shouldn't happen. This shouldn't happen. This shouldn't happen. This shouldn't happen. x 13" x 9" (48cm x 33cm x 22cm). Animals must be able to stand, turn around and lie down in their carrier. Single-sided soft carriers must be water-repellent, made of crinkle nylon, and have ventilation on 2 or more sides. For animals traveling as cargo, carriers must not exceed 40" x 27" x 30" (101 cm x 68 cm x 76 cm). Carriers must be large enough to allow animals to turn around, sit and lie in a natural position. ; prepared are made of wood, metal or plastic and are not subject to leaks and leaks. Conveyor doors must be securely attached and have ventilation on 2 sides other than the door .
Which destinations allow travel with pets?
You can travel with a pet for up to 12 hours on most flights to or from certain destinations:
In the 48 contiguous United States
America and Canada
Alaska
Mexico
Porto Rico
Holy Cross
St. Thomas
Fully trained assistance dogs can fly in the cabin for free if they meet the requirements.
A service animal is defined as a dog that is individually trained to perform work or tasks for the benefit of a qualified individual with a disability, including a physical, sensory, mental, intellectual, or other intellectual disability. , including but not limited to. :
Visual impairments
Deafness
Recovery
Loss of mobility
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Our team members are trained to ask certain questions to determine if your pet is an acceptable service animal for travel.
Please note that service animals in training, emotional support animals and comfort animals may travel as pets and not as service animals. All applicable requirements and fees will apply.
Pets within reach
You can take 1 piece of carry-on baggage on US flights if:
You pay the animal transport costs
Your pet remains in the kennel and under the seat in front of you for the entire flight.
You can travel with your pet carrier and 1 personal item, but you will not be allowed to bring any bags other than the pet carrier and your personal items. Instead, the kennel will replace your carry-on baggage.
