Pet Policy
Rules and restrictions
Be sure to review this information before your trip and plan accordingly. And remember that all airlines have different restrictions, so read each airline’s rules before you book a new trip.
- Domestic policy: Pets are not allowed to travel to, from, or through Hawaii.
- International policy: Pets are not allowed to travel to, from, or through Australia, New Zealand, and other locations.
- Pets allowed in main cabin: domesticated cats, dogs, rabbits, and household birds (excluding cockatoos). (Generally, in-cabin crates should be soft-sided and fit under the plane seat in front of you.)
- Go through PetSafe for further travel accommodations for pets that cannot travel in the main cabin.
Additional recommendations for preparing pets for travel:
- Purchase the crate at least two to three weeks before your flight to allow them to get used to it. Leave the crate door open with familiar items (toys, blankets, etc.) so your pet can spend time near and inside the crate.
- Be sure to exercise your pet before leaving for the airport.
- Carry a leash with you so you can walk your pet before checking them in to the flight and then right after pick-up at your destination.
Fees
Keep these extra costs in mind when traveling with pets:
- $125.00 each way.
- Additional $125.00 service charge for each stopover of more than four hours within US, or more than 24 hours outside of US.
About
Headquartered at Willis Tower in Chicago, Illinois, United Airlines, Inc. is a major American airline. It was established by the amalgamation of several airlines in the late 1920s, the oldest of these being Varney Air Lines, which was founded in 1926. United operates a large domestic and international route network, with an extensive presence in the Asia-Pacific region. And regional service is operated by independent carriers under the name United Express.