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American Airlines·oneworld
Whether American allows pets in the cabin, cargo options, fees, service animal rules and the destination import requirements that catch owners out.
Key Travel Facts & Insights
Cats and dogs travel in-cabin in a carrier stowed under the seat, on flights up to a published maximum duration. The carrier counts as your carry-on or personal item.
Checked pet travel is available on a limited basis, primarily for active-duty US military and State Department personnel on orders.
A per-direction in-cabin pet fee applies, paid at check-in.
Trained service dogs travel free with the DOT form completed in advance. Emotional support animals are not accepted.
Pets are not accepted in premium lie-flat cabins on many aircraft, and temperature and breed embargoes apply. Transatlantic and transpacific in-cabin pet travel is generally not permitted.
Cats and dogs travel in-cabin in a carrier stowed under the seat, on flights up to a published maximum duration. The carrier counts as your carry-on or personal item. A per-direction in-cabin pet fee applies, paid at check-in.
Trained service dogs travel free with the DOT form completed in advance. Emotional support animals are not accepted.
Pets are not accepted in premium lie-flat cabins on many aircraft, and temperature and breed embargoes apply. Transatlantic and transpacific in-cabin pet travel is generally not permitted.
Fare rules, baggage allowances and change policies differ by route and fare brand. Our consultants confirm the exact terms attached to your itinerary before you pay — and handle the change or refund if plans move.