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American Airlines
(4.5)
Breed Restrictions
Cargo Available
Carry On Friendly
Cats/dogs in cabin ($150/way) in approved carriers under seat. Limited space. Checked pets ($200/way) only for US military/State Dept. Brachycephalic breeds restricted for checked/cargo. Cargo via PetEmbark. Temp restrictions apply.
Cabin
💵Fee:$150flat
⚖️Max Weight:0-0 kg
🐾Per Passenger:2
👜Carrier size:18"×14"×8" in.
👶Min Age:8 weeks
Add pet in “Additional Services” on aa.com or the American app.
Pay fee at ticket counter on day of travel.
Species:
🐱Cat
🐶Dog
Documents:
📄Rabies Certificate
Max 20 pet carriers per mainline flight. Sedation prohibited. Carry-on pets not accepted to Jamaica, or on transatlantic / transpacific routes.
Cargo
💵Fee:$200-$300flat
⚖️Max Weight:0-0 kg
🐾Per Passenger:1
👜Carrier size:40"×27"×30" in.
👶Min Age:8 weeks
Book via American PetEmbark® ≥24 h prior: <https://www.aacargo.com/learn/animals-policy-and-restrictions.html.
Species:
🐱Cat
🐶Dog
Booking lead time:Book 24h in advance
Documents:
📄Rabies Certificate
📄Vet Health Certificate
Banned breeds:
boston terrier
french bulldog
persian cat
pug
PetEmbark® handles animals that do not qualify for cabin or checked transport; book ≥24 h prior.
Checked
💵Fee:$200flat
⚖️Max Weight:0-0 kg
🐾Per Passenger:1
👜Carrier size:36"×25"×28" in.
👶Min Age:8 weeks
Active-duty military / State-Dept. only – call Reservations ≥48 h prior.
Check-in with orders 2–4 h before flight.
Species:
🐱Cat
🐶Dog
Documents:
📄Rabies Certificate
📄Vet Health Certificate
Banned breeds:
boston terrier
french bulldog
persian cat
pug
Active-duty military / State-Dept. orders only. Feeding-and-watering certificate required; deliver 2–4 h pre-flight. Not accepted below 20 °F. A319/320/321 aircraft exclude checked pets.
Service Animal
🐾Per Passenger:2
👶Min Age:16 weeks
DOT form required 48 h prior; present forms at check-in.
Species:
🐶Dog
Booking lead time:Book 48h in advance
Documents:
📄Dot Form
Trained service dogs only; DOT form required 48 h before departure.