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Pets − Travel information − American Airlines

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The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued new requirements for bringing dogs into the United States.

More information about bringing your dog into the U.S.

Carry on or transport your pet

Depending on animal breed and size, they can travel as a carry-on or be transported through American Airlines Cargo. Carry-on pets are limited to cats and dogs that meet the size, age and destination requirements.

We only accept checked pets at the ticket counter for active-duty U.S. Military and U.S. State Department Foreign Service personnel traveling on official orders. Fees and restrictions apply.

Fully-trained service dogs may fly in the cabin at no charge if they meet the requirements.

Service animals

Which destinations allow travel with pets?

You can travel with a pet on most flights up to 12 hours or flights to / from select locations:

Within the 48 contiguous United StatesThe U.S. and Canada*AlaskaMexico*Puerto RicoSt. CroixSt. Thomas

*Additional special restrictions may apply when traveling with pets to / from these destinations.

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Carry-on pets

On flights with American you can bring one pet carrier as a carry-on if:

You pay the carry-on pet feeYour pet stays in the pet carrier and under the seat in front of you the entire flight

You can bring only one additional item on board with your pet:

A personal item like a purse or small handbag; orA carry-on bag that meets requirements and fits in the overhead bin

Carry-on bags

Remember, you can only bring one with your pet carrier, not both.

Pet strollers must be checked at the ticket counter, and all checked bag fees apply.

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We assume no liability for the health or well-being of carry-on pets. These rules are enforced:

Pets must be small enough to fit comfortably inside the closed / zipped carrier.Non-collapsible kennels can’t exceed the under-seat dimensions of any aircraft included in your journey. Please contact Reservations to verify maximum dimensions.Soft-sided collapsible kennels are recommended and can be slightly larger but still need to fit under the seat without having to excessively collapse the kennel. They must be secure, padded, made of water-repellant material and have nylon mesh ventilation on 3 or more sides.

Carry-on pet carrier dimensions

Pet carrier typeAircraft typeDimensions (length + width + height)Soft-sided (recommended)All flights18 x 11 x 11 inches / 46 x 28 x 28 centimetersHard-sidedAmerican Mainline flights19 x 13 x 9 inches / 48 x 33 x 22 centimetersHard-sidedAmerican Eagle flights16 x 12 x 8 inches / 40 x 30 x 20 centimeters

Carry-on pet limits by aircraft type and cabin

Type of aircraftPremium CabinMain CabinBoeing - B777-200
Boeing - B777-300ER
Boeing - B787-8
Boeing - B787-9
Not permitted due to lack of under seat storage space.A maximum of 20 pet carriers across all cabins.
(excluding service animals)Airbus – A321T (3 cabin)2 dedicated animal-friendly compartments at the front of the plane.
No under seat stowage in First.
Only smaller, soft-sided carriers will fit in Business.
The total weight of your pet and its carrier must not exceed 20 pounds (9.07 kilograms). We will weigh them at check-in.A maximum of 20 pet carriers across all cabins.
(excluding service animals)Airbus – A319
Airbus – A320
Airbus – A321
Airbus – A321NEO
Boeing – B737–Not availableA maximum of 20 pet carriers across all cabins
(excluding service animals)American Eagle
CRJ-900
CRJ-700
CRJ-200
ERJ-190
ERJ-175
ERJ-145A maximum of 1 pet carrier.
(excluding service animals)A maximum of 5 pet carriers.
(excluding service animals)

Choosing seats when traveling with a pet

The type of plane you’re flying determines where you can sit with your carry-on pet.

Carry-on pets are not permitted in these seats due to FAA safety requirements or because there is a lack of under-seat storage:

Bulkhead seatsExit row seatsFirst and Business seats: Boeing B777-200, B777-300ER, B787-8, B787-9Seat 13D: Airbus 321NEO

If you’re flying in First or Business on a 3-cabin Airbus A321T, you must place the carrier in the dedicated animal-friendly compartment at the front of the plane.

Sedation

As recommended by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), we don’t accept pets that have been sedated or tranquilized. Pets that have been given sedatives or tranquilizers are at a higher risk of respiratory and cardiovascular problems at high altitudes.

If your pet is too large to fly in the cabin, it must travel with American Airlines Cargo. Keep in mind, we only accept checked pets for active-duty U.S. Military and U.S. State Department Foreign Service personnel traveling on official orders, and the pet carrier must meet all kennel guidelines for checked-pets. If you don’t meet these requirements, your pet may not travel. Fees and restrictions apply.

Kennel guidelines for checked pets

Checked pets

We only accept checked pets for active-duty U.S. military and U.S. State Department Foreign Service personnel traveling on official orders. Up to 2 pets may be checked and they must meet the minimum age and health requirements of the destination. Since capacity is limited, we accept checked pets on a first-come basis.

When checking a pet, you need to:

Contact Reservations at least 48 hours prior to travelCheck in at the ticket counter with your official ordersAllow extra check-in time (at least 2 hours and no more than 4 hours before your flight)Complete a checklist with an agentProvide a health certificate

Reservations and ticket changes

To ensure the health and safety of your pet, the health certificate you provide must be issued by a vet within:

10 days of your travel60 days of your return (travel on the same ticket)10 days of your return (travel on a separate ticket)

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American PetEmbark®

American Airlines Cargo offers the American PetEmbark® service for pets that don’t qualify to travel as carry-on or checked pets.

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When checking in your pet, there are specific requirements for their kennel:

Large enough for your pet to stand, turn, sit and lie down in a natural position (without touching any side or the top of the container)Must not exceed maximum size requirements of the aircraft you're traveling onMust not exceed maximum weight (combined pet and kennel) of 100 lbs. / 45 kgs.Be made of wood, metal, plastic or similar materialsHave a door made of welded or cast metalSecured at the top and bottom with bolts or screwsSecured by yourself with release cable ties on all 4 corners (we’ll provide complimentary ties)Be rigid and secure enough so the animal cannot escape through gaps or poke any body part through the containerBe leak and escape proof with a secure fastened doorHave ventilation on at least 3 sides for domestic U.S. travel and 4 sides for international travelHave separate food and watering dishes attached securely inside the kennelHave a small bag of food for a 24-hour period attached to the topBe clean and have absorbent material (no straw, hay or wood shavings)

If you travel with 2 of your pets in the same kennel, they must be:

The same species (2 cats or 2 dogs)A similar size and weigh less than 20 lbs. / 9.07 kgs. eachBetween 8 weeks and 6 months old

Aircraft restrictions and acceptable kennels

Checked pets cannot travel on:

A319A320A321, A321H, A321neo, A321SAircraft typeMaximum kennel heightA321T46 inches / 117 cmB737-80028 inches / 71.12 cmB777-200 / 30040 inches / 101.6 cmB787-800 / 90040 inches / 101.6 cmChecked pet restrictionsThis content can be expanded

Fees

If you’re flying with American Airlines, you can pay your pet travel fee at the airport or at a travel center with a credit card or paper voucher (where accepted). We don’t accept cash or checks for payment.

We don’t collect pet fees for other operating airlines on your trip (even if it has an American flight number). You’ll need to check in with each airline and pay your fees at check-in. To find out if you're on a partner airline, look for the words, "Operated by" on your ticket.

What's a codeshare?

ServiceRegionFeeChecked pet for Active-duty U.S. Military and State Department personnel only*Within and between the United States and Canada, Mexico, Central and South America and the Caribbean, Europe and from the United Kingdom$200 per kennel
$150 to/from BrazilCargo petVariesVaries, Fees will be confirmed at time of booking.Carry-on petWithin and between the United States and Canada, Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean (based on specific country's entry policy)$150 per kennelService animalsAll destinationsNo charge

Service animals

*Fees shown apply for each destination without a voluntary stopover / connection of 4 hours or more. If your trip includes a voluntary stopover / connection of more than 4 hours, fees apply for each connection segment. All pet fees are non-refundable and apply per kennel, each way. Fees for transporting your pet with American Airlines Cargo may vary depending on the trip details and size of the animal and kennel.

Flights departing Canada

Find out how much you'll pay for pet and other fees on roundtrip and one-way flights departing Canada, displayed in CAD.

Pet and other fees - Canada

Temperature restrictions

We have temperature restrictions to make sure checked pets and pets traveling with American Airlines Cargo aren’t exposed to extreme heat or cold:

In the animal holding areasAt terminal facilitiesWhen moving the animals between terminal and the planeOn a plane awaiting departureHeat restrictionsThis content can be expandedCold restrictionsThis content can be expanded

Flying on a partner airline?

Find helpful information if your trip includes 1 or more flights with our partner airlines.

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