The united states department of agriculture usda regulates air transportation of pets within the u s.
Kennel requirements air travel.
Extra large size 500 kennels are only accepted on boeing 737 aircraft alaska airlines flight series 001 999 and some 2000 series flights operated with bombardier q400 aircraft.
Your pet must be 16 weeks old if traveling to the u s.
Pets are not permitted to travel in the baggage compartment on airbus aircraft.
And all airlines are required by law to follow the guidelines below.
From other countries and must be at least 15 weeks old for european union travel.
Ship cats and dogs that aren t eligible to travel in cabin.
View our petsafe page for guidelines and restrictions and to book travel for your pet.
Petsafe is our specially designed animal transport program for shipping pets safely and comfortably on our flights.
Pet reservation payment information.
If you cancel your reservation and your pet does not travel or if your flight is canceled and you choose not to rebook contact southwest at 1 800 i fly swa 1 800 435 9792 or visit the airport ticket counter to process your refund.
In addition to the kennel you are permitted to bring one personal item onboard the aircraft.
You cannot travel with a carry on pet when traveling transatlantic.
Your pet must be at least 10 weeks old for domestic travel.
Check with your airline to determine what requirements they may have if any.
Pets service animals and esa s.
Pets traveling are subject to a 95 pet fare each way per pet carrier.
Contact reservations to confirm your pet s kennel can be accommodated.
Pet fares are refundable.
Pet air travel regulations.
If this is your preference or a requirement based on your dog s size or the destination country s rules then get your pet used to the shipping kennel ahead of time.
Since export requirements are determined by each country and can change frequently every time you plan pet travel you will need to verify the export requirements.
When disassembled the two pieces fit inside one another which also can be a handy bonus when transporting the crate itself.
Pets in cabin kennels will count as your one carry on item.
Your pet must have a tattoo or implanted microchip that matches the identification number on their vaccination card.
Additional information can be found in the click here.
Please note that airlines may have separate and additional requirements.
Contact your local transportation office for specific immigration requirements to include quarantine and detention for the country to which you are shipping your pet.
Conus country instructions under paragraph 6.
Individual airlines may impose further restrictions or fees for flying with your pet.