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Flying with pets for the holidays? Check pet policies on the largest airlines in the US

Flying with pets for the holidays? Check pet policies on the largest airlines in the US

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By Stacker

December 12, 2024

By Jill Jaracz

Fees range from $75 to $200 each way, depending on your destination. If you’re traveling internationally, it’s important to find out whether your destination will allow incoming pets. Your destination country may also have age restrictions that can range from 8 weeks old to 16 weeks depending on the type of pet.

Although Delta has a program to fly larger dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, and amphibians through Delta Cargo, the company has temporarily embargoed this service, unless you’re an active military or foreign service officer with orders to permanently change stations.

Dachshund in blue pet carrier before travel.Masarik // Shutterstock

American Airlines

American Airlines only allows small cats and dogs that can fit in under-seat carriers in the aircraft cabin. The airline recommends using a soft-sided carrier because a hard-sided one may have issues fitting under the seat on American Eagle’s regional airplanes.

The airline only allows seven carriers on American flights and five on American Eagle, one of which is in first class, and spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis. You’ll have to have your flight reservation first, then you can add a carry-on pet to it. The fee for carry-on pets is $150 each way.

Larger breeds must fly via American Airlines Cargo’s PetEmbark service and the cost can be estimated using their rate calculator. More planning may be necessary to ship larger animals—American won’t allow pets to travel in cargo in extreme heat or cold.

Story editing by Carren Jao. Copy editing by Tim Bruns.

This story originally appeared on CitizenShipper and was produced and distributed in partnership with Stacker Studio.

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