Flying with your pet can be a difficult experience. Some airlines may have special policies restricting what travelers can bring with them when traveling with pets. But American Airlines' new policy now offers more flexibility for travelers traveling with pets.
Previous policies required pet owners to choose between carrying a full-sized carry-on bag or traveling with their pet, but airlines have recently made some changes. Ta. Travelers can now bring not only their beloved fur baby with them, but also a full-sized carry-on bag.
original policy
Prior to the change, passengers traveling with pets on American Airlines were only allowed one personal item (sized to fit under the seat in front of them) and a full-sized carry-on bag in the overhead bin space. I wasn't allowed to bring it in. However, passengers also had the option of paying an additional fee to bring in full-sized items. Last week, the Texas-based airline decided to change its rules.
Currently, customers traveling with pets can bring a full-sized carry-on bag, but there are still some restrictions. Passengers traveling with pets can choose either full-sized carry-on baggage or a personal item that fits under the seat, but not both. The change comes shortly after online criticism that the airline's policy is costly and concerning for travelers with pets.
Other requirements
People traveling with pets will now have to pay a flat fee to bring their pets on board, but will now pay no additional baggage fees. Pet fees are typically around $150.
According to the airline's website, if you are traveling with a pet as carry-on baggage, your pet must meet certain requirements such as size, age, breed, and destination specifications. For example, size requirements often limit pets to what can fit in a small kennel or travel case. Meanwhile, the website says service animals “can travel on board at no additional charge” and have fewer restrictions.
American Airlines travels to destinations all over the world, but its website says pets can travel up to 12 hours on most flights within the U.S., Alaska, Mexico, Canada, Puerto Rico, St. Croix, and other regions. ' can only travel as carry-on baggage. St. Thomas. Other international destinations allow pets, but there are special guidelines for bringing pets, and many destinations do not allow pets on board. Animals that do not meet the requirements can be transported as “cargo”.
