In-Cabin Pet Policy

If your small pet meets the requirements listed in Frontier Airlines pet policy to travel in-cabin, you will need an approved airline pet carrier. The carrier must have a waterproof bottom, have room for your pet to stand up and turn around, must fasten securly and have adequate ventilation.

Pets Allowed:

Domestic cats, dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters and small birds are permitted on all flights within the United States. Small cats and dogs only are permitted on international flights.

Rabies vaccinations at least 30 days in advance and not more than 12 months for dogs and cats over 3 months of age should be reflected on all health certificates for international travel. Recommended vaccinations are hepatatis, PIP and leptospirosis.

Age

Dogs and cats must be at least 4 months of age to fly on Frontier Airlines.

Restrictions:

A pet carrier is not included in the carry-on baggage limitations. An additional charge will be levied as excess baggage.

Carrier Requirements:

The carrier may be no larger than 8" H x 14" W x 18" L. Carriers must be secure, allow for your pet to stand up and turn around and must have a waterproof bottom. Soft-sided pet carriers are recommended.

Reservations

You can book a reservation for your pet online when you make your booking. Otherwise, you will pay for your pet's transport at check-in.

Cost:

$99USD each way

Forms Required

A health certificate is not required when flying your pet within the United States. International flights will require health certificates according to country requirements. Any additional documentation required for the destination country must be available at check-in.

Service and Emotional Support Animals

Trained service animals can fly in the cabin on all Frontier routes.

Only dogs or cats are considered emotional support animals (ESA). ESAs must fly in carriers that will fit under the seat in front of you or on a leash at all times. Only one ESA is permitted for each passenger. ESAs must trained to behave around other passengers and must be under control of the owner at all times.

A Frontier Medical/Mental Health Professional Form as well as a Animal Behavior Acknowledgment Form must be signed and submitted to Frontier at least 48 hours before flight departure by owners of ESAs. More details here >>> Owners should carry copies of documentation with them as it may need to be presented.

Checked Baggage Pet Policy

Frontier Airlines no longer offers checked baggage services for live animals of any type.

Manifest (Air) Cargo Pet Policies

Frontier Airlines no longer offers air cargo service for live animals.

Airports Served

Frontier Airlines serves cities all over the United States as well as Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Costa Rica and Mexico.

Other Animals

Frontier Airlines will transport domesticated cats and dogs on all routes. Rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters and small birds will be transported on flights within the United States.

Need more information?

The information published here is a guideline for airline pet policies for Frontier Airlines. Further detail on airline pet policies as well as pet passport information are available at minimal cost at PetTravelStore.com. We also stock all the equipment and accessories you will need for traveling with your pet. Same day shipping Monday through Friday until 4:00 PM EST.

 

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