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American Airlines service dog policy has been updated and no longer provides emotional support animals the benefits service dogs have. But there is something you can do which will make your pet’s entry in American Airlines free. Let know that by reading the article below!
American Airlines service dog policy
According to American Airlines service dog policy, one passenger can bring up to two service dogs, yes only dogs can be a service animal. Like other airlines, American Airlines also does not charge anything for service animals.
Documents Required for service dog travel
American Airlines service dog policy makes you fill and submit certain forms before departure. Different forms need to be filled for different reasons like
- The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Service Animal Air Transportation Form says about the health and training of the service dog.
- On the other hand, The Department of Transportation Service Animal Relief Attestation Sanitation Form, is required to be filled if your flight is for more than 8 hours.
- Fill the forms and submit 48 hours before departure. Keep copies of forms with you in case you need it during the journey.
5 rules of American Airlines service dog policy
For flying with the service animal passenger must do below things.
- Fill the personal information accurately and it will ask your name, dog’s name and other details, etc.
- You have to provide the Airline with a dog's health and vaccination certificate. (rabies vaccination and parasites tests).
- The service dog should be calm and should be trained to perform the required tasks.
- They will ask for the contact details of your service dog’s trainer.
- Service dogs must be harnessed when in the airport or in the aircraft.
Does American Airlines allow emotional support animals?
Yes, American Airlines does allow emotional support animals on board. But in the light of new changes brought by American Airlines from the department of transportation (DOT), emotional support animals (ESAs) are considered a normal pet and only trained service animals are allowed on board for free.
ESAs are considered as normal pets now and need to follow the rules of in-cabin, checked baggage and cargo area, must be in their carrier during the whole flight, and need to pay the pet fee.
If you are saying your ESA helps you with mental disability, then you must first register your animal as a psychiatric service dog (PSD) and PSDs are allowed in-cabin without the carrier and free of cost like service animals.
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American service pets cost
The people with disabilities can bring their service dogs with them for assistance. The disabilities can be anything as long as you have the medical documents for it. As per American Airlines service dog policy, service dogs can be taken on-board and need not pay an American service pet cost.
Can ESA dogs go anywhere?
As you know American Airlines has updated their pet policy therefore ESA needs to follow the normal pet rules. Hence, they need to be in their carrier and according to their weight and size factor they can go in-cabin or cargo hold.
American service pets phone number
In case you need some assistance regarding the rules, the forms which need to be filled and other things you can dial the number - +1(888) 748-0704. These American service pets phone number is available from Monday to Friday from 8 AM to 7 PM CST. They will ensure your journey with your pet is to its best.
FAQs
What is the ESA fee on American Airlines?
ESA are considered normal pets and the American Airlines pet fee ranges from 150$ to 200$.
Do they charge for service dogs?
No. American service pets cost zero.
What is an American service pets phone number?
In case you need some assistance regarding the rules, the forms which need to be filled and other things you can dial the number - +1(888) 748-0704.
What is the American Airlines service dog policy?
It says that your service dog should be vaccinated, must have a health certificate, must be trained properly and leashed all the time.