In this post, we will cover the requirements airlines will be looking for in the ESA letter, why it’s important not to fake an ESA letter, and what a legitimate emotional support letter needs to include.
Are emotional support animals still allowed on flights? Sadly, as of March 2021, U.S. airlines no longer accept ESAs on flights due to regulatory changes. That means that emotional support animals can only fly if they meet the airline’s requirements for pets. That usually entails [...]
If you have a mental or emotional health condition that severely limits your life activities, there are federal laws that can protect your right to be accompanied by an assistance animal. For owners of emotional support animals (ESAs) and psychiatric service dogs (PSDs), their an [...]
Are you trying to figure out how to fly with your dog in the cabin of an airplane instead of cargo? It’s understandable as most dog owners refuse to put their dog in cargo. This article will help you understand your options as a dog owner. There are two basic ways to fly with a d [...]
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Due to changes in air travel laws, U.S. airlines no longer recognize emotional support animals. While ESAs are no longer allowed to fly, qualified service dogs, including psychiatric service dogs, are still allowed to board flights. For a guide to the newer proc [...]
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Due to changes in air travel laws, U.S. airlines no longer recognize emotional support animals. While ESAs are no longer allowed to fly, qualified service dogs, including psychiatric service dogs, are still allowed to board flights. For a guide to the newer proc [...]
You may have heard that in 2021 airlines have stopped accepting emotional support animals on flights. Due to regulatory changes from the U.S. Department of Transportation, airlines no longer accommodate ESAs, even if you have a current ESA letter. The DOT’s new rules, however, ma [...]
In 2021, the U.S. Department of Transportation enacted new rules which allowed airlines to no longer welcome emotional support animals onboard. While this was a non-Canadian legal development, it affected airlines around the world. Many airlines, including Air Canada, have stoppe [...]
Hello Friends! My name is Stephanie and I have an emotional support animal (ESA). My ESA’s name is Buddy. He loves long walks, kisses, and blueberries with his breakfast. Buddy has been a lifesaver. Although my struggle with severe and sometimes crippling anxiety is still an ongo [...]
In this article, we will explain which laws protect owners of emotional support animals (ESAs) and how housing providers and others must comply. We will also review ESA qualification requirements and how you may qualify for an ESA. Emotional Support Animal Owners a [...]