| Name |
Phone |
Pets in cabin |
AirTran Airways
AirTran Airways
http://www.airtran.com/policies/baggage_information.aspx#Traveling%20with%20a%20pet
1-800-AIR-TRAN (800-247-7626)
1-770-994-8258
Atlanta, GA
Routes: US. Southeast & East
Pets Allowed in Cabin: Yes
- Prior Arrangements are mandatory
- Pets accepted: small domesticated dogs, cats and birds.
- Pet Transportation Charge:$69.00 one-way
- Maximum carrier dimensions:8.5"H XX 17"L X 12"W
- The weight of the pet plus carrier cannot exceed 15 pounds or 7 kilos
- Health Certificate within 10 days of travel
For travel to Freeport, Grand Bahama Island, the following regulations are enforced:
- Only domesticated dogs and cats (birds are not permitted)
- In order to transport a dog or cat to the Bahamas, you must have the following documents in your possession at departure:
- Bahamas Ministry of Agriculture Permit. To obtain this permit, please contact the Bahamas Ministry Agriculture at 242-352-2144. The permit is $15.00. This permit must be presented to Bahamian Customs upon entry to the country.
- Health Certificate within 24 hours of departure (this is separate from the above-mentioned permit). If the health certificate expires prior to your return flight, the cat/dog will need to be examined by a veterinarian in the Bahamas to obtain a new certificate.
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1-800-AIR-TRAN (800-247-7626) |
Yes |
Allegiant Airlines
Allegiant Airlines
www.allegiantair.com/aaContractOfCarriage.php
1-888-594-6937
Routes: US. West Coast
Pets Allowed in Cabin: Yes
Allegiant Air do permit live animals in the passenger cabin.Customers with pets may not occupy an exit row or one row forward or aft of an exit row.
- Animals include: dog and cats only
- Pet transportation charge: $75.00
- Does permit soft-sided carrier
- Maximum dimensions: 19" x 16" x 9"
- There may be 2 pets per row (1 on each side) maximum
- Carriers may NOT be strapped into the customer seat
- Carrier must be leak proof and fit under the seat
- Carrier is include in the carry-on baggage allowance
- Veterinarian's Health Certificate dated within 10 days of the date of travel
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1-888-594-6937 |
Yes |
American Airlines
American Airlines
http://www.aa.com/content/travelInformation/specialAssistance/travelingWithPets.jhtml#Pets%20Traveli
1-800-433-7300 Reservations
American Airlines MD 1322 - HDQ
PO Box 619613
Dallas-Forth Worth International Airport
Dallas Texas 75261-9613
Routes: US & International
Pets Allowed in Cabin: Yes
- American Airlines no longer accepts household birds as a pet in cabin.
- American Airlines will only accept dogs and cats for in-cabin carriage.
- Prior arrangements are mandatory
- Pet transportation charge $100.00 USD/ $109 CAD
- Charges are payable at the airport and the passenger must show the pet travel fee receipt at the departure gate.
- Between the 50 United States/Canada/Puerto Rico/US Virgin Islands
- Between the 50 United States/Canada and Mexico/Caribbean
- Accepted on domestic flights within the 48 contiguous United States, Alaska, Puerto Rico, St. Thomas and St. Croix
- Accepted from the U.S. to Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean provided the country of arrival permits entry.
- No carry-on pets to/from Hawaii. Pets may travel as checked baggage only
- NO carry-on pets to/from Hawaii or Transatlantic/Transpacific or Central and South America
- Carrier maximum dimensions: 23"L X 13"W X 9"H
- One carrier per passenger
- May contain two (2) dogs or cats but they must be the same species, ages between 8 weeks and 12 weeks and weight less than 20lbs.
- Two (2) pets permitted in First Class
- Five (5) pets permitted in Business and/or Coach Class
- American Eagle and American Connection, one (1) pet in-cabin permitted
- Two (2) pets allowed in one bag with a combined weight of 20 lb. including the bag/carrier.
- Carrier must be leak proof.
- Pet must be able to stand, turn and lie down in the carrier
- All pets must be at least 8 weeks old to travel
- Carrier must stay under the seat for the duration of the flight
- Pet may not be removed from their carrier at any time while on-board the aircraft
- Pets traveling with passenger must check in at the ticket counter. No curbside or self-service check-in is permitted. Allow extra time beyond the normal check-in guidelines, but not more than 4 hours prior to your flight time.
- Health Certificate recommended within 10 days of travel for domestic destinations
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1-800-433-7300 Reservations |
Yes |
Champion Air
Champion Air
1-888-883-7131
Pets Allowed in Cabin: No
Champion Air does not accept pets in the passenger cabin.
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1-888-883-7131 |
No |
Continental Airlines
Continental Airlines
http://www.continental.com/travel/policies/animals/in-cabin.asp
1-800-525-9280 Reservations
PO Box 4607
Houston, Texas 77210-4607
Routes: US & International
Pets Allowed in Cabin: Yes
Continental allows domesticated cats, dogs, pet rabbits and household birds to be carried in the aircraft cabin on all U.S. domestic flights (except to/from Hawaii).
- Pet transportation charge $95.00 one way/$190.00 round trip
- In-cabin pets are not counted as part of your free baggage allowance
- Animals accepted in-cabin are cats, dogs, pet rabbits and household birds
- Carrier maximum dimensions 16"Lx12"Wx8.75"H
- Continental sells kennel for $45.00 - 17'L X 12.5"W X 8"H
- One pet per flight is allow in the front cabin (select aircraft only)
- Four (4) pets per flight are allowed in the Economy cabin
- Pet are NOT permitted on flights to or from Hawaii or in the Business First cabin of Boeing 757, 767 or 777 aircraft
- One Carrier per passenger (unless flight is not full - possible exception)
- One pet per carrier
- Pet under 8 weeks old is not permitted
- Pets cannot travel as checked baggage during the summer months. They recommend their Quickpak Live Animal Program.
- Pets must remain in the kennel at all times aboard the aircraft
- No oxygen will be administered to a pet in the event of an emergency
- Health Certificate within six (6) months of travel
Latin American Policy:
- Brazil: Pets can be transported in the passenger cabin, subject to policies above.
- Dominican Republic: Pets cannot be transported
- Belize, Bolivia, Chile, Columbia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Peru, Panama and Venezuela:
- Pets can be transported In-Cabin subject to the policies above
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1-800-525-9280 Reservations |
Yes |
Delta Airlines
Delta Airlines
http://www.delta.com/help/faqs/pet_travel/index.jsp
1-800-221-1212 Delta Reservations
1-800-359-7664 Song Reservations
Dept. 105
Hartsfield Atlanta Intl. Airport
Atlanta, GA 30320
Routes: US & International
Pets Allowed in Cabin: Yes
- Prior Arrangements are mandatory
- Delta and Song do permit small pets to travel in-cabin.
- Destination Hawaii - no pets accepted in-cabin
- Pet transportation charge $100.00 one way
- Pets permitted in-cabin are dogs, cat, ferrets, rabbits, hamsters and guinea pigs.
- Monkeys, pot-bellied pigs, reptiles, frogs, mice, spiders are not permitted in-cabin
- Number of pets permitted by Delta per flight:
- First Class - 1
- Business Elite - 1
- Main Cabin - 2
- Carrier maximum dimensions are determined by the flight. Passenger must contact Delta Reservations to determine the appropriate kennel size.
- Song aircraft: 13"L x 10"W x 10"H
- Pets must remain in carrier (with the door secured) while in the boarding area (during boarding and deplaning) and for the duration of the flight
- Delta connection affiliates:
- Atlantic Coast Airlines: One (1) pet in-cabin
- Atlantic Southeast Airlines: One (1) pet in-cabin
- Chautauua/Comair: One (1) pet in-cabin
- Song: Two (2) pets-in-cabin
- Health Certificate within 10 days of travel
- Note: Pets cannot check-in Curbside. Pets must check in at the Ticket Counter to receive a Bag Tag for the Pet Carrier. If the carrier does not display a Ticket Counter issued Bag Tag, the pet will not be allowed entry through the Security Point. A Pet's Ticket alone is not sufficient.
- Note: Delta Airlines sells The Sherpa Bag® to their customers.
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1-800-221-1212 Delta Reservations |
Yes |
| Frontier Airlines
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1-800-432-1359 Reservations |
No |
Hawaiian Airlines
Hawaiian Airlines
www.hawaiianair.com
1-800-367-5320 Reservations
1-888-246-8526 Consumer Affairs
PO Box 20008
Routes: US & Hawaii and West Coast
Pets Allowed in Cabin: Yes
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1-800-367-5320 Reservations |
Yes |
Jet Blue
Jet Blue
www.jetblue.com/travelinfo/howToDetail.asp?topicId=8
1-800-JETBLUE Reservations
NY
Routes: US. New York & several US cities
Pets Allowed in Cabin: Yes
- Reservations are mandatory (need address) N Y
- Pet Transportation Charge: $100.00
- Pet must fit in carrier smaller than: 18"L X 15"W X 8"H
- JetBlue sells carriers (17"Lx12.5"Wx8"H) for $20.00
- Only one pet per carrier
- Must be able to stand and turn in carrier
- Must remain in the carrier while onboard the aircraft.
- Only three (3) pets per flight and cannot be assigned to an Exit Row
- Your pet and carrier will count as your one carry-on item
- Pets traveling to the Bahamas:Cats and Dogs: Over 6 months - current Health Certificate issued with 24 hours of embarkation and rabies vaccination for the duration of one or three year given no less than one month of travel.An Import Permit is required from the Ministry of Agriculture, Trade & Industry for all animals.The permit is valid for one year from the date of issue. Applications for permit, stating animal, breed, age, sex and country of origin and country of departure along with a $10 processing fee, must be made in writing. Permit must be obtained prior to arrival and requires a minimum of 48 hours to processFurther information: Dept. of Agriculture 1-242-325-7505Mail: Director, Department of Agriculture - P. O. Box n-3704 - Nassau, Bahamas.
- Pets traveling to Bermuda:All animals arriving in Bermuda are required to have Health Documents as well as an Import Permit. Application for Permit made no more than 10 days prior to arrival. Health Certificate should be no more than 10 days old on arrival to Bermuda. Owners who bring their pets from a short stay in Bermuda may be asked to place a refundable deposit on duty - at the discretion of the Bermuda Customs office..
- Pets traveling to Aruba:All animals entering Aruba must have a veterinary Health Certificate issued from originating country within14 days prior to arrival and rabies inoculation certificate issued with 30 days of arrival. Animals traveling or origination from South and Central America are prohibited in Aruba.
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1-800-JETBLUE Reservations |
Yes |
Maxjet Airways
Maxjet Airways
1-800- I FLY MAX (435 9629)
44965 Aviation Drive, Suite 260
Dulles, VA 20166
Pets Allowed in Cabin: No
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1-800- I FLY MAX (435 9629) |
No |
Midwest Airlines
Midwest Airlines
http://www.midwestairlines.com/MAWeb/travelPlanner/travelPrograms/petTravelInCabin.aspx
800-452-2022 Reservations
6744 South Hollell Avenue
Oak Creek, WI 53154
Routes: US
Pets Allowed in Cabin: Yes
o Transportation Fee is $100.00 each wayo Maximum dimensions for the kennel are 18"x11x11"o Total weight of dog including carrier not to exceed 18 lbs.o Dog must be able to stand, sit and turn comfortably in the carriero Pets permitted in cabin are dogs only at this time.o USDA requires that the pet must be at least 8 weeks old and fully weaned before travelingo Total of 2 dogs per flighto o Kennel must contain absorbent material.o Dogs must remain in the carrier while onboard the aircrafto Contact Midwest Airlines 24 hours prior to departure to confirm that you pet will be traveling with you in the passenger cabino Check-in at Midwest Airlines ticket counter at least 2 hours prior scheduled departureo Note: Curbside check-in is not available for petso Health Certificate is mandatory within 10 days of travel and good for up to 30 days of travel for an in-cabin pet and checked pet.o An airline approved soft-sided pet carrier is mandatory for in-cabin pet travel. No exceptions
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800-452-2022 Reservations |
Yes |
Northwest Airlines Northwest Airlines
http://www.nwa.com/travel/animals/carryonpets.html
1-800-225-2525 Reservations
Dept. C5260
5101 Northwest Drive
St. Paul, MN 55111-3034
Routes: US & International
Pets Allowed in Cabin: Yes
- Prior arrangements are mandatory
- Pet transportation charge: $80.00 one way.
- Pets Permitted in-cabin: dogs, cats and household birds
- Animal must be 15 pounds or less (with kennel) and fit comfortably in a kennel placed under the seat.
- Maximum dimensions: 17'L X 12"W X 8"H
- Northwest does not allow pets to several destinations, including Hawaii, the United Kingdom and Hong Kong. Check with NW reservations to be sure you pet will be accepted.
- One pet per cabin
- Guidelines from Northwest:
- Call Northwest 24 hours prior to your flight to confirm that your pet is traveling with you
- Check-in at NW Ticket Counter at least two (2) hours prior to flight with you pet
- (Curbside check-in is not available for pets)
- One (1) adult dog or cat, or no more than 2 puppies or kittens younger than 6 months, of comparable size and under 20 pounds each. Dogs and cats cannot travel in same kennel.
- Pets in-cabin must remain in the kennel at all times during the flight
- Kennel must contain absorbent material or litter.
- Health Certificate dated within 10 days prior to travel
Note: Northwest Airlines sells The Sherpa Bag® to their customers. The Sherpa Bag® meets all requirements
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1-800-225-2525 Reservations |
Yes |
Song Airlines
Song Airlines
www.flysong.com
1-800-359-7664
Routes: US
Pets Allowed in Cabin: Yes
Carry-on You can bring your pet on the plane as carry-on for a $50 fee each way (paid at check-in). Pets you can carry on include dogs, cats, birds, ferrets, rabbits, hamsters and guinea pigs. Sorry, but monkeys, potbellied pigs, reptiles, frogs, mice, rats, and spiders are not allowed on board (even though they may be pretty cool pets). Your pet, in its carrier, has to be small enough to fit under the seat in front of you (max. size 13"L x 10"W x 10"H). Kennels do not fit beneath center seats, so be sure to choose a window or aisle seat. If your carrier doesn't fit beneath your seat, look below to find out if your pet can be safely checked in our special cargo areas. Your pet must stay inside the kennel with the door secured in Song boarding areas (during boarding and deplaning), at airport lounges, and onboard the aircraft. Your pet has to be at least 8 weeks old. You can only carry on one pet. No more than a total of two pets are allowed on any flight. Pets are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis
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1-800-359-7664 |
Yes |
Southwest Airlines
Southwest Airlines
www.southwest.com
800-435-9792
Routes: US Service throughout the US
Pets Allowed in Cabin: Yes
General information on traveling with pets:
Southwest Airlines accepts small vaccinated domestic cats and dogs. All in-cabin pets must be carried in an appropriate carrier, as indicated below and are subject to a $75 Pet Fare each way per pet carrier. The pet carrier counts as the Customer’s carryon bag.
Reservations for small cats or dogs can only be booked by calling Southwest Airlines at 1-800-I-FLY-SWA (1-800-435-9792). Pets will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis until capacity is reached. The Pet Fare must be collected at the ticket counter and is nonrefundable and may not be applied toward future-date travel if unused. Customers traveling with a cat or dog must check in pet at the airport ticket counter and pay the Pet Fare before going to the departure gate. Customers can still secure their boarding pass online, at curbside checkin, the airport kiosk, or the ticket counter.
We maintain the right to refuse acceptance of a cat or dog exhibiting aggressive behavior or any other characteristics that appear incompatible with air travel.
The following guidelines apply to Customers bringing a cat or dog:
- Southwest Airlines does not accept pets (cats or dogs) traveling without a Customer.
- Pets are not permitted to travel with Unaccompanied Minors.
Please note: These requirements do not apply to assistance animals or emotional support animals accompanying a person with a disability. For more information about assistance animals or emotional support animals, please visit www.southwest.com/travel_center/disability.html.
All pet carriers are subject to being searched by the Transportation Security Administration, other airport security authorities, as well as searches by Airline personnel.
Note: When passing through security, Customers will be asked to hold the pet and walk through the screening device while the carrier is x-rayed.
In-cabin Pet Kennels:
Soft-sided and hard-sided carriers specifically designed as pet carriers are acceptable. The carriers must be leak-proof and well ventilated. The pet carrier must be small enough to fit under the seat in front of the Customer and be stowed in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration regulations.
- Southwest Airlines allows only one pet carrier per ticketed Customer.
- The carrier may contain two (2) cats or dogs and must be of the same species per carrier.
- The cat or dog must be able to stand up and move around the carrier with ease.
- Pets must be secured in the pet carrier at all times while in the gate area, during boarding/deplaning and they must remain in the carrier for the entire duration of the flight. Failure to follow this requirement may result in denial of transportation of the pet onboard Southwest Airlines.
In-cabin Pet Restrictions:
- Customers traveling with a pet may not occupy an Exit Seat or a seat with no forward under-seat stowage
- Southwest Airlines will only carry pets in the cabin; pet carriers are not permitted as checked baggage.
- Advanced pet arrangements must be made by calling Southwest Airlines Customer Support and Services at 1-800-I-FLY-SWA (1-800-435-9792).
- There will be no more than five (5) scheduled pet carriers per scheduled flight. However, from time to time, circumstances may allow for more (or fewer) than five (5) pet carriers per scheduled flight.
- Cats and dogs must be at least eight (8) weeks old for travel.
- The animals must be harmless, inoffensive, odorless, and require no attention during flight.
- Cats and dogs must remain in the carrier (including head and tail) and the carrier must be stowed under the seat in front of the Customer (Owner) during the entire duration of the flight.
- Southwest Airlines will not be responsible if a Customer misses a flight due to the need to take the cat or dog to an outside relief area. Flight departures will not be delayed or held in order for connecting Customers to take a pet to an animal relief area.
- If the pet becomes ill during the flight, oxygen or other first aid procedures will not be administered.
- In the event of an emergency, an oxygen mask may not be available for the cat or dog.
- Southwest Airlines assumes no liability for the health or wellbeing of carryon pets.
- Southwest Airlines will not accept pet remains in the cabin of the aircraft.
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800-435-9792 |
Yes |
Spirit Airlines
Spirit Airlines
http://www.spiritair.com/welcome.aspx?pg=policies#pets
1-800-772-7117 Reservations
Mirimar, Florida
Routes: US Service throughout the US
Pets Allowed in Cabin: Yes
- Prior arrangements are mandatory
- Pet Transportation Charge: $85.00 each way
effective June 10, 2008
- Four (4) pets containers are permitted in the cabin
- One or more similar animals may be in the same container so long as each pet can stand in an upright position and freely move about the container
- Soft sided container are Allowed in the cabin
- Animal must be in a container subject to inspection and approval
- Maximum dimensions: : 18"Lx14"wx9"H
- Animals must remain in the container at all times while on onboard the aircraft
- Health Certificate within 10 days prior to travel
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1-800-772-7117 Reservations |
Yes |
| Sun Country Airlines
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1-800-359-6786 |
Yes |
| Ted Airlines
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1-800-225-5833 |
Yes |
United Airlines/Ted
United Airlines/Ted
www.united.com/page/article/0,6722,1048,00.html
1-800-864-8331 United Reservations
1-800-225-5833 Ted Reservations
World Headquarters
1200 E. Algonquin Road
Elk Grove, IL 60006
Routes: US & International
Pets Allowed in Cabin: Yes
- Prior arrangements are mandatory
- Pet Transportation Charge; $100.00 for domestic travel
- International rates vary by destination
- In-cabin pets not permitted on flights into Hawaii and London
- In-cabin pets accepted are a small dog, cat or domesticated household bird
- Number of pets per flight:
- 3 Class Service: 1-Frist 2-Business 3-Coach
- 2 Class Service: 1-First 2-Coach
- Note: Exceptions have been made
- One (1) pet per passenger
- The largest Sherpa Bag to fit under the seatis medium.
- Maximum dimensions: 17"L X 10"W X 10"H
- Health Certificate issued within 30 days prior to travel
- United Airlines Travel Tips:
- Carry a leash with you so you walk your pet before you check in and after you arrive at your destination.
- Do not take your pet out of its kennel inside the airport or while on the aircraft
- Insure that your carrier has an ID attached
- If you would like your pet to have water during the flight, have some ice with you.
Note: United Airlines sells the medium Sherpa Bag if needed.
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1-800-864-8331 United Reservations |
Yes |
US Airways
US Airways
www.usairways.com/awa/content/traveltools/specialneeds/pets.aspx
1-800-428-4322 Reservations
PO Box 1501
Winston-Salem, NC 29102
Routes: US & International
Pets Allowed in Cabin: Yes
Prior arrangements are mandatory
- Pet Transportation Charge: $100.00 each way
- Pets accepted are small domestic dogs, cats and birds
- In-cabin pets are not allowed on transatlantic flights
- Pets must be harmless, inoffensive, odorless and require no attention during the flight
- Pet must remain in the container while on the aircraft
- For US Airways jet flights, in-cabin pet acceptance is limited to:
- One (1) in the First Class cabin and two (2) in the Coach Class cabin
- US Airways Express flights limit in-cabin to one (1) pet per flight
- One pet per passenger
- Maximum dimensions: 17"L x 16"W x 10"H (soft sided)
17"L x 16"W x 8"H (hard sided)
- Health Certificate within 10 days prior to travel
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1-800-428-4322 Reservations |
Yes |
USA3000 Airlines
USA3000 Airlines
http://www.usa3000airlines.com/pets.htm
1-800-872-3000 Reservations
Newtown Square, PA
Routes: US Eastern US
Pets Allowed in Cabin: Yes
- Prior arrangements are mandatory
- Pet Transportation Charge: $75.00 per segment
- Maximum dimensions are: 10.5"H X 18"L X 11"W
- Pets must remain at all time in their carrier - there are not exceptions
- Carrier must be leak proof (this will be checked)
- Pets may not be in an emergency exit row or a bulkhead
- The weight of the pet plus carrier cannot exceed 15 pounds
- Pet must be able to stand and turn around comfortably
- No more than one (1) pet per carrier (2 small kittens may be accepted)
- The carriage of a pet in-cabin will replace one piece of the carry-on luggage or purse. There are no exceptions to this. Pet carrier MUST fit under the seat in front of passenger. Pet carrier must be an approved pet type - hard or soft-sided. All pets must have a veterinarians' certification indicating the animal is in good health for air travel and has had all the required vaccinations.
- Health Certificate within 30 days prior to travel
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1-800-872-3000 Reservations |
Yes |
Virgin America Airlines
Virgin America Airlines
www.virginamerica.com
1-877-359-8474
533 Airport Blvd.
Burlingame, CA 94010
Pets Allowed in Cabin: Yes
Virgin America does accept small pets in the Main Cabin of the aircraft.
Reservations are mandatory.
Pets in the Cabin:
- Only dogs and cats may be carried in the cabin.
- Pet Transportation Fee: $50.00 per one way direction, per pet.
- A pet confined to a container, will be accepted as long as the containers fits properly under the seat.
- The pet container must not be stored in front of an emergency exit row, and only one pet is allowed per container.
- There is no limit on the number of pets that may be carried in the cabin.
- Pets are not permitted in First Class due to limited space under the seats.
- A Veterinary Certificate dated within the last thirty (30) days, verifying that the animal's shots are current and that the animal is more than eight (8) weeks old must be presented.
- Virgin America does not accept pets of any kind as checked baggage or as cargo.
- Pet Carrier dimensions cannot exceed 18"L x 15"W x 8"H.
- The total combined weight of the pet and pet carrier cannot exceed 20 pounds and counts as one personal item within the carry-on baggage allowance.
- Pet carrier must have proper ventilation, a floor designed to absorb and retain solids or liquids, proper fabrication to prevent the escape or the pet(s) and prevent any part of the pet(s) from protruding and plenty of room for the pet to move freely in the carrier.
- Pets must stay in the carrier while onboard the aircraft and in the airport terminal.
- Small compatible pets may travel together in one kennel.
- Puppies and kittens must be at least 8 weeks old and weaned.
- Maximum of two puppies or two kittens less than 6 month old may travel in the same kennel.
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1-877-359-8474 |
Yes |