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.
If you're a dog parent, you've likely faced the dilemma of what to do with your furry friend when it's time to travel. We still...
This article was last updated on April 2, 2025, to reflect the latest developments in service dog air travel. Boarding a flight with your service...
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...
Are you wondering which airlines accept psychiatric service dogs (PSD)? The great news is that if you’re flying domestically within the United States or between the U.S. and an international destination, then your service dog must be allowed to board free of charge. If you [...]
In 2021 the U.S. Department of Transportation announced new rules that protected the rights of service dog owners (including psychiatric service dog (PSD) owners) on flights. Airlines must allow psychiatric service dogs to board the cabin of flights without any additional ch [...]
This article was last updated on April 2, 2025, to reflect the latest developments in service dog air travel. Boarding a flight with your service dog is easy when you have the paperwork filled out correctly, and this guide walks you through the DOT service animal form step-by-ste [...]
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 airlines are still ESA-friendly. Here are some airlines that are still accepting emotional support animals: LATAM Airlines [...]
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.