About American Airlines
American Airlines is a major American airline. American Airlines +1–888–875–0388 charges all checked bags (no free checked baggage allowance) on domestic flights, except with certain frequent flyer memberships. Some international routes allow checked bags for free, but many destinations to the Caribbean and Central America no longer allow any checked bags for free. See details below.
Please note that American Airlines has updated its checked baggage policies effective June 7, 2023. These changes include a new, higher 1st checked bag fee for Basic Economy passengers. Please review the updates in detail below: The new fees apply to flights booked on or after June 7, 2023.
American Airlines operates an extensive international and domestic network, with scheduled flights throughout North America, the Caribbean, South America, Europe and Asia/Pacific.
American Airlines Basic Economy Fare
Note: The airline no longer limits the carry-on baggage allowance to just one personal item: all passengers are allowed one personal item and one standard carry-on item, including Basic Economy passengers.
Looking for American Airlines checked baggage policies?
Visit the American Airlines 2023 Baggage Policies page for more information on carry-on, checked and excess baggage fees.
American Airlines Pet Policy 2023
The following information about American Airlines' pet policy +1–888–875–0388 will provide the answers to many common questions regarding transporting pets. Special pet guidelines apply for travel to international destinations and Hawaii. Please refer to the appropriate sections of the American Airlines Pet Policy below for more detailed pet information regarding these destinations.
The US CDC has issued a temporary ban on ALL dogs (in-cabin and registered), including service dogs, from any country considered at high risk for rabies.
Only service dogs traveling to the United States from high-risk countries with a CDC-approved dog importation permit or who meet U.S. vaccination and microchip requirements can travel on American Airlines . Cats from high-risk countries will not be accepted as pets or registered during the suspension.
Important pet travel information
Customers with pets traveling as checked baggage must present a valid health certificate.
Important information about temperature restrictions
To ensure the well-being of pets traveling as checked baggage, American adheres to temperature restrictions on the day of travel.
Reservations for your pet on American Airlines
Pets traveling in the cabin require a reservation to ensure that no more than seven pets are booked on a single flight. To ensure your pet is accommodated, please make arrangements in advance by contacting American Airlines Reservations as early as possible to confirm a place for your pet.
Registered pets do not need a reservation.
Attention dog show participants: if capacity is reached, controlled animals are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Pets in cabin on American Airlines / Cabin animals
On American Airlines, you can bring 1 kennel with your pet as carry-on baggage, subject to payment of the carry-on baggage fee. You must reserve your pet's place in advance, as a maximum of 7 pets are allowed on any flight.
Your pet must remain in its kennel under the seat in front of you for the duration of the flight.
You can travel with your pet carrier and 1 personal item, but you will not be allowed to bring a carry-on bag in addition to a pet carrier and 1 personal item. Instead, the kennel will replace your carry-on baggage.
If your pet is too large to travel in the cabin, they must travel with American Airlines Cargo – your pet will not be accepted as checked baggage. American Airlines only accepts registered pets for active-duty U.S. military and U.S. Department of State Foreign Service personnel traveling on official orders. Fees and restrictions apply.
American Airlines Pet Kennel Guidelines
Animals must be able to stand and sit upright, turn around normally, and lie in a natural position in their kennel (without touching any sides or the top of the container).
Non-collapsible kennels cannot exceed the dimensions under the seat of any aircraft included in your trip. Please contact reservations to verify maximum dimensions.
Soft-sided collapsible kennels may be slightly larger but must still fit under the seat without having to excessively collapse the kennel, must be secure, padded, made of a water-repellent material and have nylon mesh ventilation on 2 sides or more.
Maximum dimensions: 19 x 13 x 9 inches / 48 x 33 x 22 centimeters (length + width + height)
Maximum dimensions on regional flights (American Eagle): 16 x 12 x 8 inches / 40 x 30 x 20 centimeters (length + width + height).
Due to lack of under-seat storage space, pets are not permitted in the First or Business cabin on Boeing 777-200, 777-300, 787-8, 787-9 flights.
American Airlines Pets in Cabin, Carry-on Baggage Fees 2023
American Airlines charges a fee of $125 per kennel. If your trip includes a stopover of more than 4 hours, you may be charged these fees for each segment of your trip.
Traveling to or through Hawaii
Hawaii is a rabies-free state and state law requires a 120-day quarantine for dogs/cats to protect residents and pets. Quarantine periods may be reduced to five (5) days or less if specific conditions are met.
No pets are allowed on nonstop flights to Maui, the Big Island or Kauai.
Pregnant animals that have exceeded 45 days of gestation are not permitted.
Guide and assistance dogs may be eligible for reduced quarantine. Contact the Animal Quarantine Office in Honolulu at +1-888-875-0388 for more information.
IMPORTANT Notes
Pets can travel to Hawaii as checked baggage only.
ALL pet arrivals/connections to/through Hawaii must be through Honolulu.
Pets connecting in Honolulu to points in Hawaii
American Airlines will transport all pets to Animal Quarantine in Honolulu. The animal will remain there for the predetermined quarantine period, during which the owner will make arrangements to transport it to the outer island, either by coming to Honolulu or by air freight. The owner is responsible for making all necessary arrangements with the Animal Quarantine Office in Honolulu at +1–888–875–0388.
Pets connecting in Honolulu to points beyond Hawaii
Upon arrival in Honolulu, American Airlines will take the animal to a sterile area where it will be held until the departure time of the connecting flight. The connecting carrier will collect the animal from the sterile transit area and deliver it directly to the connecting flight. The pet owner is responsible for making all arrangements directly with the Animal Quarantine Office in Honolulu at +1–888–875–0388 and with the connecting carrier. The owner pays the applicable fees directly to each carrier.
Pets as checked baggage
American Airlines only accepts pets from active-duty U.S. military personnel and U.S. Department of State Foreign Service personnel traveling on official orders. If this is your case, please contact American Airlines Reservations for more information. Otherwise, your pet will not be able to travel with you and must be sent as American Airlines Pet Cargo.
SERVICE ANIMALS on American Airlines
Fully trained assistance dogs can travel for free in the cabin if they meet the requirements.
A service animal is defined as a dog that is individually trained to perform work or tasks for the benefit of a qualified individual with a disability, including a physical, sensory, psychiatric, intellectual, or other mental disability. , including but not limited to:
Visual impairments
Deafness
Seizures
Mobility disabilities
Post-traumatic stress disorder
American Airlines team members are trained to ask certain questions to determine if your pet is an acceptable service animal for travel.
Please note that service animals in training, emotional support animals and comfort animals may travel as pets and not as service animals. All applicable requirements and fees will apply.
Quarantine restrictions may apply. Your reservation agent or travel agent will be happy to check destination regulations for you.
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