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 November 21, 2024, 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...
This article was last updated on November 21, 2024, 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 [...]
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 accep [...]
On December 2nd, 2020, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced it had finalized rules that will allow airlines to treat emotional support animals as ordinary pets. Passengers who own service dogs will still be able to board flights free of charge, as long as they co [...]
The onset of the Coronavirus outbreak resulted in a severe decline in air travel, with borders closing down and fearful travelers staying home. By late March, there were 40-60% fewer flights scheduled, with international flights being particularly affected. However, with strict l [...]
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.