How to Fly with a Service Dog Using the DOT’s Service Animal Air Transportation Form
This article was last updated on October 18, 2023, to reflect the latest developments in service dog air travel. If...
Traveling with pets is easy when you have a plan. Below you’ll find everything from travel tips to coping when stuck overnight, and your rights whether they’re ESAs, PSDs, or just furry friends.
Comprehensive guidance for boarding planes stress-free with your animal companion.
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In 2021 the U.S. Department of Transportation announced new rules that protected the rights of service dog owners (including psychiatric service dog (PSD) owners) on flights....
Emotional support animals (ESA) help individuals who suffer from emotional or mental health disorders by giving them support and comfort to deal with their symptoms....
This article was last updated on October 18, 2023, to reflect the latest developments in service dog air travel. If...
The year 2021 started with major news for ESA owners: as of January 11, 2021, the U.S. Department of Transportation...
On December 2nd, 2020, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced it had finalized rules that will allow airlines to...
The onset of the Coronavirus outbreak resulted in a severe decline in air travel with borders closing down and fearful...
Many airlines will allow your pet to board the cabin with you, but usually only very small pets and for an additional fee. Airlines also give the option for pets to travel in cargo which many pet owners understandably would not consider doing.
Unfortunately emotional support animals no longer have the right to board the cabin of planes free of charge. ESAs are treated as normal pets under airline policies.
Yes! All service dogs still have the right to accompany their handlers in the cabin of airplanes, free of charge. In order to fly with a service dog, the handler will need to submit the DOT’s Service Animal Air Transportation Form to the airline.