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American PetEmbark provides industry-leading policies and procedures to ensure your pet receives the best care in the air. Not only do we have more than 65 years of experience transporting animals, but our experts exceed industry standards to ensure the best possible travel experience for your pet.
- Summer Safety Measures
We will not accept any warm-blooded pets that request to...
- Pets & Animals
1 Confirm your pet’s eligibility for travel. Because animal...
- Kennel Guidelines
Prohibited flights. Due to heating limitations. we cannot...
- Day of Travel Preparation
On the date of travel, you’ll also need to supplement your...
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We require that all dogs and cats are certified as fit for...
- Documentation
Here are some important things you should know when planning...
- Policies and Restrictions
Cold-blooded animals. Cold-blooded animals are exempt from...
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Priority Parcel Service Rate Calculator. Continental United...
- Summer Safety Measures
If you’re flying with American Airlines, you can pay your pet travel fee at the airport or at a travel center with a credit card or paper voucher (where accepted). We don’t accept cash or checks for payment.
Here are some important things you should know when planning international pet travel: For animals being transported to an international destination, visit the USDA-APHIS Pet Travel site for your destination country's documentation requirements. These requirements can include vaccinations, testing and arranging for import permits — which can ...
Cold-blooded animals. Cold-blooded animals are exempt from the American Airlines Cargo temperature restrictions. Please package all cold-blooded animals in accordance with the IATA Live Animal Regulations, which include heat or cold packs as needed. Learn more about the IATA regulations here.
24 kwi 2024 · If you’re traveling with a pet in the cabin, you’re required to pay a pet transport fee and also have a kennel for the animal, which must be able to slide under the seat in front of you. This kennel will not count as your carry-on item, so you can bring additional baggage on board, such as your suitcase.
PET INSURANCE. DOG TREATS. How much does pet cargo cost? It depends on where you’re flying and how big your pet is, but it will likely cost at least a few hundred dollars. You can use this cost calculator for pets under 100 lbs. See below for larger animals. What animals are allowed to fly as pet cargo? Dogs and cats that are at least 8 weeks old.
If you're traveling with a service animal on flights operated by American, we recommend that you electronically submit the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Service Animal Air Transportation Form that verifies your service animal's health, training, and behavior to the Special Assistance Desk at least 48 hours before your flight.