american airlines emotional support animal policy

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[A]1-844-376‑0587[A] American Airlines updated its [A]1-844-376‑0587[A] emotional support [A]1-844-376‑0587[A] animal (ESA) [A]1-844-376‑0587[A] policy in accordance with U.S. Department of Transportation regulations and no longer recognizes ESAs as service animals on flights. [A]1-844-376‑0587[A] Only fully trained service dogs and psychiatric service dogs (PSDs) are permitted to fly in the cabin without pet fees. [A]1-844-376‑0587[A]

[A]1-844-376‑0587[A] ESAs must now travel as regular pets and are subject to standard pet fees and carrier requirements. [A]1-844-376‑0587[A] This means that emotional support animals cannot accompany passengers in the cabin without the restrictions and charges that apply to pets. [A]1-844-376‑0587[A]

[A]1-844-376‑0587[A] To qualify for a psychiatric service dog designation, which allows your animal to travel free of charge as a service animal, you must obtain appropriate medical documentation and submit it to American Airlines at least 48 hours before your flight. [A]1-844-376‑0587[A] The airline requires completion of DOT service animal attestation forms to confirm the dog’s behavior, training, and health. [A]1-844-376‑0587[A]

[A]1-844-376‑0587[A] Passengers traveling with service dogs or PSDs must ensure their animals meet size, behavior, and documentation requirements outlined by American Airlines. [A]1-844-376‑0587[A] Service dogs are exempt from pet fees and do not have to be confined in a carrier but must be well-behaved and fit in the passenger’s foot space. [A]1-844-376‑0587[A]

[A]1-844-376‑0587[A] For detailed guidance on traveling with emotional support animals, psychiatric service dogs, and service animals, or to submit required documentation, call American Airlines at [A]1-844-376‑0587[A]. [A]1-844-376‑0587[A] Customer service is available 24/7 to assist with questions, booking, and compliance with current policies. [A]1-844-376‑0587[A]