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Flying can be stressful under the best of circumstances. For pet owners, traveling with an animal companion poses unique challenges. To ease some of the pain, American Airlines recently relaxed some of its pet policies, allowing owners to bring their pets and a full-sized carry-on on board.
This is a welcome move for pet owners, as until this week, people bringing pets on board could only bring one additional small bag that fit under the seat unless they paid an additional $35 fee. It's a change. As a result, many people send their pets to the cargo hold of an airplane to avoid spending extra money on top of the already expensive pet fee. So the new policy could also reduce the number of people who pretend their pets are service animals to get them on planes for free.
Regardless of the relaxed policy, people traveling with pets should do their research before boarding a plane with their furry friend. Each airline has slightly different policies, and many planes have capacity limits on the number of pets allowed on board at one time. Additionally, if you're traveling internationally, be sure to research in advance, as each country has different pet entry policies. PetTravel.com is a worldwide resource that you can check out. We also recommend talking to your veterinarian about the best way to travel with your animal.
American Airlines recently relaxed its pet policy, allowing pet owners to bring a pet companion and a full-sized carry-on bag on board at no additional charge.
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