AirTran
AirTran accepts small, domesticated pets that will fit in an
approved carrier under the seat. The weight of the pet plus
carrier cannot exceed 15 pounds. For more information call 800-AIRTRAN or visit www.airtran.com.
Alaska Airlines/Horizon Air
Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air allow pets in-cabin, checked as
baggage, shipped as cargo, or sent through their Goldstreak
service. The airlines allow one small pet in first class and up
to five small pets in coach. When your pet is checked as
baggage, you must travel on the same flight(s) to your pet's
destination. Temperature, size, and other breed restrictions may
apply. For further information, call Alaska Airlines at
1-800-ALASKAAIR (1-800-252-7522) or Horizon Air at
1-800-547-9308. You can also obtain information from www.alaskaair.com.
America West Airlines
America West does not accept pets in its cargo compartment. The
airline limits the number of pets who may be carried on in each
cabin. Pets in-cabin count toward the carry-on baggage
allowance. One small domestic dog, cat, or bird per passenger is
accepted in the passenger cabin. For more
information call 800-235-9292 or visit www.americawest.com.
American Airlines
American Airlines allows pets as carry-on luggage or checked as
baggage, depending upon the weight of the animal. Other
temperature, size, and breed restrictions may apply. For more
information, call American at 800-433-7300. You can also visit www.americanairlines.com—look
for information on "Travel Assistance" under
"Programs & Services."
American Trans Air (ATA)
Small domestic animals who are kept as pets may be transported
on domestic flights for a fee. Transportation of animals is
subject to restrictions and space availability. Contact ATA for
more information at 800-I-FLY-ATA or visit www.ata.com.
Continental Airlines
Continental allows pets to travel in-cabin or to be shipped
as cargo. Temperature, size, and breed restrictions may apply.
They do not accept pets checked as baggage. Continental also
mandates a rest stop for any warm-blooded animal who will be in
transit for 18 hours or longer. For more information, call
800-575-3335 or visit www.continental.com(look
under "Traveler Services").
Delta Airlines
Delta allows pets in-cabin year-round and checked as baggage.
Temperature, size, and breed restrictions may apply. Delta
limits the number of carry-on pets per flight to one in first
class, one in business, and two in the main cabin. Pets are
accepted on a first come, first served basis. For more information call
800-221-1212 or visit www.delta.com.
Frontier Airlines
Frontier will transport one animal per passenger checked as
baggage. Temperature, size, and breed restrictions may apply. For further
information, contact 800-432-1FLY or visit www.frontierairlines.com.
Northwest Airlines-Priority
Pet
Northwest allows pets in-cabin, checked as baggage, or shipped
via VIP Same Day Package Service or cargo. Temperature, size,
and breed restrictions may apply. You can get more information
by calling Northwest at 800-692-2746 or visiting www.nwa.com.
Southwest Airlines
NOW ACCEPTING up to 5
SMALL PETS in Cabin as carry-on, or larger pets trained to assist people with
disabilities. Southwest Airlines still does not accept live animals
traveling as Checked baggage or in the cargo area of the plane,
. For more
information, visit www.southwest.com.
United Airlines
United Airlines allows pets to travel in-cabin or to be shipped
as cargo. Temperature, size and breed restrictions may apply.
For further information, call 800-241-6522 or visit www.ual.com.
US Airways
US Airways allows pets to be carried on, checked as baggage, or
shipped as cargo. Temperature, size, and breed restrictions may
apply. For further information, contact US Airways at
800-371-4771 or visit www.usair.com.
Midwest
Airlines Pet Premier Program Small airline but great pet
travel programs. 800-452-2022