Air Travel Guides

United Airlines and United Express operate some 5000 flights each day to more than 370 airports on six continents. United is also a founding member of Star Alliance, the world's largest airline network. With such an impressive and extensive network of available options, they can take you just about anywhere in world you might like to go.

If you will be travelling with your pet, they will permit small dogs, cats, rabbits and birds to travel in the cabin of most domestic flights within the continental United States. Pet carriers for in-cabin travel are also available at some United Airlines check-in counters for a fee, but are subject to availability. Customers are encouraged to contact their Reservations line to notify Customer Service agents that they are planning to travel with their pet, and to confirm carrier availability ahead of time.

	IN-CABIN	CHECKED BAGGAGE
CARRIER SIZE	Hard-sided carrier Length: 44 cm (17.5 in) Width: 30 cm (12 in) Height: 19 cm (7.5 in) Soft-sided carrier Length: 46cm (18 in) Width: 28cm (11 in) Height: 28 cm (11 in)	United offers six sizes of kennels, depending on the size of the animal.
CARRIER WEIGHT	Maximum weight is not listed. Please call a service agent for more information.	Total weight will depend on the size of the required carrier.
CHARGES / FEES	Subject to fees of $50 USD and up depending on the point of departure and the destination.	Fees depend on animal weight and destination/departure locations. Kennel rates vary from $75-$250 depending on size of the kennel.

Restrictions

• For international flights, it is strongly recommended that you contact the consulate, embassy, or government authority of any country you will be visiting to ensure that you have met all entrance requirements.
• In-cabin pet travel is limited. Passengers with pets are advised to call ahead.
• Restrictions related to extreme weather conditions apply to certain flights depending on the time of year, the point of departure, and/or the destination. Seasonal holiday restrictions may also apply.
• An additional charge of $125 per pet may be applied for each stopover of more than four hours within the USA, or more than 24 hours outside of the USA.

If you are unable to travel with your pet

United Airlines' PetSafe® program was designed specifically to accommodate animals that cannot travel in the cabin of the aircraft. They follow all U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and International Air Transport Association (IATA) regulations and they offer regional, national, and international travel alternatives. They also feature a convenient tracking option so that you can follow your pet's journey online.

Shipping rates vary depending on the point of origin and the destination, as well as the type of animal being shipped, and the dimensions and/or weight of the carrier.

Codeshare flights

Pets may not be accepted on flights operated by codeshare and interline partners. It is strongly recommended that you contact any codeshare partners or other airlines directly to familiarize yourself with their individual policies regarding pet travel.

Contact Information

• PetSafe® Customer service: 1-800-575-3335 or 1-832-235-1541
• United Airlines website: Click Here
• PetSafe® website information: Click Here