Another airline with US operations is taking steps to forbid emotional support animals inside its planes. This comes in response to a Transportation Department’s decision on the issue. American Airlines updated its policies and guidelines for traveling with service animals and emotional comfort animals. The DOT’s ultimate decision will be in accordance with America’s new policy.
Already major airlines in the United States have announced their new policies regarding Emotional Support Animals. And it is very likely that the rest of the airlines are going to follow the same road.
Does Americal Airlines allow Emotional Support Animals?
American Airlines have announced that they will no longer be accepting Emotional Support Animals on their aircraft. Meanwhile, Emotional Support Animals can still be flying as normal pets if their owners are ready to pay the necessary charges. Please be aware that comfort animals, psychological support animals, and even service dogs in training can travel with their owners as pets, never as assistance animals. All criteria and costs will be present.
Now, let’s see what American Airlines offer for Trained Service Animals.
Does American Airlines Allow Trained Service Animals?
If dogs conform to the rules, fully trained assistance dogs can travel inside the aircraft for free. A dog which has been specially taught to carry out duties for the assistance of a person who meets the eligibility requirements and has a handicap, such as a physical, visual, mental health, cognitive, or other psychiatric illness, is referred to as a support animal.
To ascertain whether your animal qualifies as a support animal that is permitted to travel, their staff members are instructed to pose specific inquiries.
FAQ
Did American Airlines change its pet policy?
American Airlines also changed its policy for Emotional Support Animals after the new rules got announced by the department of transportation. They will no longer be accepting ESAs on their aircraft.
Does American Airlines charge for emotional support animals?
American Airlines used to offer free travel for Emotional Support Animals onboard. But, recently they changes their policies and no longer accept ESAs on their planes.
Can airlines ask for proof of service dog?
All airlines require passengers to provide prespecified documents that prove their service dog is legitimate and had gone through proper training procedures.
What service animals are allowed by American Airlines?
Only dogs are accepted as service animals by American Airlines. To ascertain whether your animal qualifies as a support animal that is permitted to travel, their staff members are instructed to pose specific inquiries.
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