Pet Travel Airline Rules: US Airways

Pets in passenger cabin

The number of pets that may be carried in each cabin is limited. In order for your pet to travel with you, you must make your reservations on flights with cabin pet space available.

Call 800-428-4322 to coordinate your travel plans. If your itinerary includes a codeshare flight, please check with the originating carrier regarding carry-on pet policies and fees.

Rules and regulations

• 1 small domestic dog, cat or bird per passenger is accepted in the passenger cabin for an $100 fee each way.
• Carry-on pets are not allowed on transatlantic flights or flights to/from Barbados and Hawaii. Only dogs and cats are allowed to/from Mexico and Costa Rica. Call 800-428-4322 for additional requirements for international travel.
• If you are traveling to an international destination, there may be restrictions. Restrictions vary by destination, and customers should contact the appropriate embassy or consulate at least four weeks before the trip. For travel to Hawaii, customers should contact the Hawaii Animal Quarantine Branch directly for quarantine requirements.
• Pets in cabin count toward the carry-on baggage allowance. Pets must remain inside their approved container under the seat directly in front of you.

1. Carriers must be leak-proof and escape-proof.
2. Carriers must be ventilated on at least 2 sides, but not allow any part of the animal to protrude outside of the container.
3. Carriers must provide room for the animal to stand up and turn around.
4. Carriers can be made of metal, wood or hard plastic/composite. Exceptions are made for soft-sided containers made specifically for pet carriage.

Pets in cargo compartment
Our hub cities of Phoenix and Las Vegas have extreme temperatures that regularly exceed 100 degrees. For the safety of your pet, US Airways does not accept any animals in its cargo compartments.

Exception cities
US Airways accepts dogs, domestic cats and birds as checked baggage on nonstop US Airways Shuttle flights in the BOS/DCA/LGA markets only. Connections are not permitted. The customer must travel on the same flight. Customers should advise US Airways when they wish to transport a pet as checked baggage on a US Airways Shuttle flight.

Hawaii pet quarantine information
Hawaii is a rabies-free state. To prevent rabies from entering the state, the law requires that dogs, cats and carnivores complete a mandatory rabies quarantine. US Airways will not accept cabin pets for travel to/from Hawaii. US Airways will only permit service animals and emotional support animals in the cabin for travel to/from Hawaii. The Honolulu International Airport on the island of Oahu is the only port of entry for dogs and cats entering Hawaii. This includes service animals and emotional support animals.

For information on requirements for allowing service animals and emotional support animals to enter Hawaii without quarantine, please contact the Hawaii Department of Agriculture.

Hawaii Department of Agriculture
Animal Quarantine Station
99-951 Halawa Valley Street
Aiea, HI 96701-5602
Phone: 808-483-7151
24-hour phone: 808-837-8092
VARIG: Animals

To avoid inconvenience at the last minute, see the appropriate procedures for transport of animals (dogs and cats) on board the aircraft VARIG. The request must be made in advance, in the act of purchasing the ticket and implementation of the reservation. The animals are always considered as accompanied luggage. The cost of transport is determined by a fixed rate amounting to U.S. $ 70.00 (per animal) plus the rate of excess baggage applied in the stretch of their journey based on total weight of the container (including animal).

The VARIG not transporting animals in the cabin. Here are some rules:

Transport in the basement
- Dogs and cats are the only animals accepted for carriage in the hold of the aircraft. The other animals are transported as cargo expressed and tranquilizers are dispensed only with the supervision of a veterinarian and prior request of the passenger;
- Passengers must place the crate / container with a label identifying the animal (name and telephone number of your own);
- Pregnant females are not accepted;
Remember that, depending on the route, the animals may have problems arising from over-use, climate, time zone, etc.. Therefore, for international flights, always use the fastest routes and avoid the transport on weekends and holidays, as these periods there are more difficulties for the release of animals in some airports;

Documentation
Documentation required on all flights:
- Updated vaccination certificate;
- Certificate of health issued by the veterinarian;
- Anti-rabies vaccine for animals older than 3 months. The animal must be vaccinated for more than 20 days and less than 1 year.
Other information is available by the contacting Central Sales by phone at 4003-7000.

Important Notices:
- Only animals will be accepted from 4 months of age.

Contact Info:
Reservations: 800 245-4882
Cargo: 888 300-0099
http://www.usairways.com/customers/travel_policies/pets/

During periods of 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