All service dogs have the right to board planes free of charge. Learn about the process and the documents you need. Discover helpful tips if you are traveling with a normal pet as well.
Emotional support animals (ESA) are pets that provide comfort to owners with mental health disorders, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, and other disorders diagnosed by...
This article was last updated on October 18, 2023, to reflect the latest developments in service dog air travel. If you want to board a...
While U.S. airlines no longer accept emotional support animals free of charge in a cabin as they do with psychiatric service dogs, a few international...
This article was last updated on October 30th, 2024. JetBlue welcomes legitimate service dogs, including psychiatric service dogs, in the aircraft cabin at no additional charge. If you have a normal pet, they’ll be subject to size restrictions and fees under JetBlue’s pet policy. [...]
This article was last updated on October 16th, 2024. JetBlue happily allows small dogs and cats in the cabin, but pets are not permitted in Mint, and they cannot travel in the cargo hold. JetBlue lets service dogs fly free of charge, but not emotional support animals. This guide [...]
Flying with your dog can be stressful, especially if your furry friend tends to get anxious. New environments, loud noises, and long periods in a confined space can make even the calmest dogs uneasy. However, with the proper preparation, training, and accessories, you can m [...]
This article was last updated on August 28, 2024. Like all U.S. airlines, Alaska Airlines is legally obligated to let service dog owners bring their dogs into the cabin of the airline, free of charge. That includes service dogs for physical disabilities as well as psychiatric ser [...]
Many airlines will allow your pet to board the cabin with you, but usually only very small pets and for an additional fee. Airlines also give the option for pets to travel in cargo which many pet owners understandably would not consider doing.
Unfortunately emotional support animals no longer have the right to board the cabin of planes free of charge. ESAs are treated as normal pets under airline policies.
Yes! All service dogs still have the right to accompany their handlers in the cabin of airplanes, free of charge. In order to fly with a service dog, the handler will need to submit the DOT’s Service Animal Air Transportation Form to the airline.