Dec 02, 2020 · The new rule will force passengers with emotional-support animals to check them into the cargo hold — and pay a pet fee — or leave them at home. The agency estimated that airlines will gain up ... Dec 29, 2020 · Alaska Airlines is leading the way with a ban on emotional support animals. From January 11th, the airline will no longer accept emotional support animals on its flights. The carrier will, however, accept and transport official service dogs. Alaska Airlines will no longer allow emotional support animals onboard from early 2021. Photo: Getty Images Alaska …
Passengers with a current reservation will be able to continue travel with their Emotional Support Animal until May 1, 2021. If you have a reservation which includes an Emotional Support Animal after May 1, 2021, please refer to our website under Travel Info/FAQs for Traveling with Pets, or contact us via email or call our Customer Care Team for options. The flexible American Airlines Pet Policy for emotional support animals allows pets and ESAs to accompany their owners on the flight. The American Airlines Policy enables pets, service animals, or ESA to be checked, transported via American Airlines Cargo, or accompany you in the cabin.