• Accepted on domestic flights within the 48 contiguous United States, Alaska, Puerto Rico, St. Thomas and St. Croix.
• Accepted from the U.S. to Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean provided the country of arrival permits entry.
• No carry-on pets to/from Hawaii or Transatlantic/Transpacific or Central and South America.
• See below for applicable Fees.
• Charges are payable at the airport and the passenger must show the pet travel fee receipt at the departure gate.
• The maximum size for cabin pet carriers is 23" long x 13" wide x 9" high. A pet kennel counts as either a passenger's one carry-on dog bag or personal item - a cabin pet Fee still applies, however.
• Only one pet carrier per ticketed passenger may be accepted for travel in the cabin, as pets must go under the seat in front of you.
• The kennel may contain two (2) dogs or two (2) cats but they must be the same species, ages between 8-weeks and 6-months, and weigh less than 20 lbs.
• Animals must be able to stand up, turn around and lay down in a natural position in the kennel.
• Soft-sided pet carriers are accepted as long as they are constructed of water-repellent, padded nylon with mesh ventilation on two or more sides.
• Must be a minimum age of eight (8) weeks old for dogs and cats.
• The maximum number of carry-on kennels allowed (on American Airlines flights accepting them) is seven per flight: two (2) in first class and five (5) in coach and/or business class. However, seeing eye/hearing service assist animals and search dogs are not counted in the maximum number allowed in the cabin.
• On American Eagle and AmericanConnection®, dog carriers (at most) are allowed depending on the aircraft - please contact Reservations before your flight.
• Pet may not be removed from their dog carrier at any time while on-board the aircraft.
• American assumes no liability for the health or well-being of carry-on pets.

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