AirLines and pet care information
For the most up to date information and guidelines on regulations on small dog carriers, please call your airline or visit their website.
1. Air Canada
Telephone: (800) 361-8071
www.aircanada.ca
Carry-On Dimensions: L 21” x W 15.5” x H9.5”
Fee: $50.00 + tax for domestic flights
International flights vary upon destination
7. Continental Airlines
Telephone: (800) 575-3335
Transports pets as cargo and small pets in cabin. International restrictions and cargo reservations required at least 24 hours before scheduled departure, but accepted in advance In-cabin pet reservations required at least 2 hours prior to scheduled departure.
In-cabin service charge: $75
In Cabin Kennel Size: 22" long x 9" high
Cargo Fees: as high as $329 (one way) using an extra-large kennel (500 series)
In Cabin Kennel Size: 22" long x 9" high
Requirements: Health certificate; unaccompanied pets must be shipped by a licensed and approved pet transportation company or you may make a special application which takes two weeks to process. Cargo travel is also weather dependent - your pet cannot be exposed to temperatures of less than 45 degrees or greater than 85 degrees for longer than 45 minute. For more information, contact the "live animal desk" at (800) 575-3335
8. Delta Airlines
www.delta.com
Telephone: (800) 352-2746
Pets accepted in-cabin on first come, first served basis, except on AeroMexico flights. Pets not accepted as checked baggage from May 15 until September 15, but shipped as cargo during that time provided the temperature does not exceed 85 degrees Fahrenheit; Other weather-related restrictions apply year-round.
In-cabin or checked baggage fee: $75 in the U.S. and Canada
Domestic cargo travel fee: $153 - $2,600, plus tax (animals travel without owner)
In Cabin Kennel Size: 17" long x 8" high
Requirements: Unaccompanied pets must be shipped by a licensed and approved pet transportation company. Health certificate must be dated within 10 days of flight; pet reservation with a limit of 2 pets per cabin. Delta will not transport if your pet might be exposed to temperatures less than 45 or greater than 85 degrees for longer than 45 minutes. For more information
contact Delta's "pet cargo desk" at 800-352-2746.
9. Frontier Airlines
One in-cabin pet accepted, two pets accepted as checked baggage or cargo.
Advanced booking required.
Cabin and Cargo Fees: $50 one way
In Cabin Kennel Size: 17" long x 8" high
Requirements: Unaccompanied pets must be shipped by a licensed and approved pet transportation company. Health certificate dated within 10 days of flight with a limit of 2 pets in cabin; cargo space limited to 1 large kennel or 2 medium kennels, or 3 small kennels.
10. Midway Airlines
Pets not accepted as checked baggage or cargo from July 1, 2001 until August 31, 2001.
In-cabin pet travel allowed
Charge for in-cabin travel: full passenger fare
Charge for cargo/baggage travel: $75 - $175, plus applicable taxes and fees.
12. Southwest Airlines
www.swa.com
Southwest Airlines does not accept live animals in the aircraft cabin or cargo compartment other than fully trained service animals accompanying a person with a disability or being delivered to a person with a disability.
13. U.S. Airways
www.usairways.com
Carry-on pets are allowed on the flight with the customer for an extra $100 charge each way and limited to small domestic dogs, cats and birds, which are considered to be traditional household pets.
14. United Airlines
Telephone: (800) 864-8331
Fee: $80.00 for domestic travel one way; international rates vary by destination
Your dog or cat can travel in three ways: in the cabin with you, accompanying you as checked baggage or unaccompanied as cargo. All options require advance reservations and are subject to a charge. If you are bringing a pet other than a dog or cat, please contact us to make sure your
pet can be accepted for travel. Call United Airlines™ reservations at 1-800-UNITED-1 (1-800-864-8331) in the U.S. for complete details.
15. Northwest Airlines
Your pet can travel accompanied on Northwest as checked luggage on your flight, carry-on luggage in the cabin or a service animal.