Airline Pet Transportation Policies

This information is just to serve as a general overview of each airline's pet travel policies. Always check with YOUR AIRLINE for a list of their specific requirements, regulations, restrictions, rules and/or policies for traveling pets.

AirTran

AirTran accepts small, domesticated pets that will fit in an approved carrier under the seat. The weight of the pet plus carrier cannot exceed 15 pounds. For more information call 800-AIRTRAN or visit www.airtran.com.

Alaska Airlines/Horizon Air

Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air allow pets in-cabin, checked as baggage, shipped as cargo, or sent through their Goldstreak service. The airlines allow one small pet in first class and up to five small pets in coach. When your pet is checked as baggage, you must travel on the same flight(s) to your pet's destination. Temperature, size, and other breed restrictions may apply. For further information, call Alaska Airlines at 1-800-ALASKAAIR (1-800-252-7522) or Horizon Air at 1-800-547-9308. You can also obtain information from www.alaskaair.com.

America West Airlines

America West does not accept pets in its cargo compartment. The airline limits the number of pets who may be carried on in each cabin. Pets in-cabin count toward the carry-on baggage allowance. One small domestic dog, cat, or bird per passenger is accepted in the passenger cabin. For more information call 800-235-9292 or visit www.americawest.com.

American Airlines

American Airlines allows pets as carry-on luggage or checked as baggage, depending upon the weight of the animal. Other temperature, size, and breed restrictions may apply. For more information, call American at 800-433-7300. You can also visit www.americanairlines.com—look for information on "Travel Assistance" under "Programs & Services."

American Trans Air (ATA)

Small domestic animals who are kept as pets may be transported on domestic flights for a fee. Transportation of animals is subject to restrictions and space availability. Contact ATA for more information at 800-I-FLY-ATA or visit www.ata.com.

Continental Airlines

Continental allows pets to travel in-cabin or to be shipped as cargo. Temperature, size, and breed restrictions may apply. They do not accept pets checked as baggage. Continental also mandates a rest stop for any warm-blooded animal who will be in transit for 18 hours or longer. For more information, call 800-575-3335 or visit www.continental.com(look under "Traveler Services").

Delta Airlines

Delta allows pets in-cabin year-round and checked as baggage. Temperature, size, and breed restrictions may apply. Delta limits the number of carry-on pets per flight to one in first class, one in business, and two in the main cabin. Pets are accepted on a first come, first served basis. For more information call 800-221-1212 or visit www.delta.com.

Frontier Airlines

Frontier will transport one animal per passenger checked as baggage. Temperature, size, and breed restrictions may apply. For further information, contact 800-432-1FLY or visit www.frontierairlines.com.

JetBlue

JetBlue accepts pets on board and not as cargo. For more information on their JetPaws program visit www.jetblue.com.

Northwest Airlines-Priority Pet Northwest allows pets in-cabin, checked as baggage, or shipped via VIP Same Day Package Service or cargo. Temperature, size, and breed restrictions may apply. You can get more information by calling Northwest at 800-692-2746 or visiting www.nwa.com.

Southwest Airlines

Southwest Airlines does not accept live animals other than those trained to assist people with disabilities. For more information, visit www.southwest.com.

United Airlines

United Airlines allows pets to travel in-cabin or to be shipped as cargo. Temperature, size and breed restrictions may apply. For further information, call 800-241-6522 or visit www.ual.com.

US Airways

US Airways allows pets to be carried on, checked as baggage, or shipped as cargo. Temperature, size, and breed restrictions may apply. For further information, contact US Airways at 800-371-4771 or visit www.usair.com.

Midwest Airlines

Pet Premier Program - small airline but great pet travel programs. 800-452-2022