Pet Travel Airline Rules: AirTran Airways

We accept small, domesticated dogs, cats and birds that will fit in an approved carrier under the seat. This would mean no larger than 8.5" high X 17" long X 12" wide for in-cabin travel. AirTran currently employs two aircraft types: Boeing 717-200 & Boeing 737-700. The pet carrier dimensions are the same for both aircraft.

The weight of the pet plus carrier cannot exceed 15 pounds or roughly 7 kilos.

Airfare for a pet is $65.00 one-way.

If you are traveling to Freeport, Grand Bahama Island, the regulations are stricter. AirTran Airways transports only domesticated dogs and cats (birds are not permitted) in the passenger cabin of the aircraft to/from Freeport***, Grand Bahama Island, Bahamas. In order to transport a dog or cat to the Bahamas, you must have the following documents in your possession at departure:

• Bahamas Ministry of Agriculture Permit. To obtain this permit, please contact the Bahamas Ministry Agriculture at 242-352-2144. The permit is $15.00. This permit must be presented to Bahamian Customs upon entry to the country.
  

• Health certificate obtained from a veterinarian within 24 hours of departure (this is separate from the above-mentioned permit). If the health certificate expires prior to your return flight, the cat/dog will need to be examined by a veterinarian in the Bahamas to obtain a new health certificate.
  

http://www.airtran.com/faq/q/can_i_bring_my_pet_on_the_flight.aspx

Contact: 800 247-8726

***NOTE: AirTran will be discontinuing service to Freeport as of September 4, 2007.

During periods of very hot or very cold weather the airline may require an ACCLIMATION CERTIFICATE. You can order this form online in our store. http://www.pettravelstore.com/store-pet-immigration-forms1.html