Pets in the Cabin
American Airlines allows cats and dogs to travel in the cabin if they are at least 8 weeks old and the combined weight of the pet and carrier does not exceed 20 lbs. (9 kg). Small pets must remain completely inside a carrier and under the seat during the entire flight. The fee for pets traveling in the cabin is $125
Pets in Checked Baggage
American Airlines accepts up to 2 pets as checked baggage for active-duty U.S. military and U.S. State Department Foreign Service personnel traveling on official orders. Unfortunately, other pets are not permitted as checked baggage.
Pets in Cargo
Dogs and cats can be transported as cargo with American Airlines Cargo, and American Pet Embark. Each passenger is permitted to bring 2 pets at least 8 weeks old and not exceed 100 lbs. (45 kg) with a carrier. Rates vary depending on the distance of travel.
Carrier Guidelines
For pets traveling in the cabin, soft-sided carriers must not exceed 18" x 11" x 11" (45 cm x 28 cm x 28 cm) and hard-sided carriers must not exceed 19" x 13" x 9" (48 cm x 33 cm x 22 cm). Animals must be able to stand up, turn around, and lie down in their carrier. Soft-sided pet carriers should be water-repellent, made of padded nylon, and have ventilation on 2 or more sides. For pets traveling as cargo, carriers should not exceed 40" x 27" x 30" (101 cm x 68 cm x 76 cm). Carriers must be large enough for animals to turn around, sit, and lie down naturally; constructed of wood, metal, or plastic; and be leak-and-escape-proof. Doors of carriers must fasten securely and have ventilation on 2 sides in addition to the door. Carriers must also have a water container with outside access for filling.
Other Restrictions
American Airlines welcomes pets to fly on most flights for up to 12 hours or flights within the 48 contiguous United States, U.S., Mexico, Alaska, Puerto Rico, St. Croix, and St. Thomas. The brachycephalic (snub-nosed) breeds that are not permitted as checked baggage are Affenpinscher, American Staffordshire Terrier, Boston Terrier, Boxer (all breeds), Brussels Griffon, Bulldog (all breeds), Cane Corso, Drogue De Bordeaux, English Toy Spaniel, Japanese Chin, Lhasa Apso, Mastiff (all breeds), Pekingese, Pit Bull, Presa Canarias, Pug (all breeds), Shar Pei, Shih Tzu, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Tibetan Spaniel; and cat breeds that can't be checked are Burmese, Persian, Himalayan, and Exotic Shorthair. American Airlines does not accept pets in the cabin to/from Hawaii, Bolivia, Chile, Uruguay, Argentina, Venezuela, or on transatlantic flights. Pets are accepted within the 48 contiguous United States, Alaska, Central America, Mexico, Puerto Rico, St. Croix, and St. Thomas. Checked pets cannot travel on A321, A321S, A321H, A320, or A319 aircraft.
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