46x28x28 (soft-sided); 48x33x23 (hard-sided mainline); 41x30x20 (hard-sided regional) cm
Cargo / checked baggage allowed
No
Fee notes: Cabin fee $150 per kennel each way (tickets issued on/after 2024-02-20), paid at airport. Pets as checked baggage only for active-duty US military/State Dept on official orders — all other passengers must use AA Cargo (aacargo.com). AA Cargo charges a $150 handling fee per air waybill plus a weight-based rate; contact AA Cargo for a quote (PetEmbark@aa.com or 800-227-4622). Cabin pets not allowed on trans-Pacific, trans-Atlantic, or Hawaii routes. Temperature embargo May 1–Sep 30: no hold/cargo pets to/through Phoenix, Tucson, Las Vegas, or Palm Springs. Cabin carrier must fit under the seat — AA does not publish universal dimensions; verify with AA Reservations for your specific aircraft type.
Breed restrictions: Cabin: no breed restrictions. Cargo (military/State Dept on official orders only) — not accepted (brachycephalic breeds): Burmese, Persian, Himalayan, Exotic Shorthair.
Seasonal restrictions: Cabin pets NOT permitted on flights to/from: Colombia, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Uruguay, Jamaica, Hawaii, or any transatlantic/transpacific routes. Cabin service is only available on domestic US, Canada, Mexico, Caribbean (except Jamaica), and Central American routes. | No travel permitted if current or forecast temperature exceeds 29.4°C (85°F) or falls below 7.2°C (45°F) — or below -6.6°C (20°F) with a veterinary certificate — at any point on the itinerary. Seasonal embargo (May–September) applies in Phoenix, Tucson, and Las Vegas.
Dog Policy
Rule
Details
Cabin allowed
Yes
Cabin fee (one-way)
approx. $150.00 USD
Max weight in cabin
9.07 kg (pet + carrier)
Max carrier dimensions
46x28x28 (soft-sided); 48x33x23 (hard-sided mainline); 41x30x20 (hard-sided regional) cm
Cargo / checked baggage allowed
No
Fee notes: Cabin fee $150 per kennel each way (tickets issued on/after 2024-02-20), paid at airport. Pets as checked baggage only for active-duty US military/State Dept on official orders — all other passengers must use AA Cargo (aacargo.com). AA Cargo charges a $150 handling fee per air waybill plus a weight-based rate; contact AA Cargo for a quote (PetEmbark@aa.com or 800-227-4622). Cabin pets not allowed on trans-Pacific, trans-Atlantic, or Hawaii routes. Temperature embargo May 1–Sep 30: no hold/cargo pets to/through Phoenix, Tucson, Las Vegas, or Palm Springs. Cabin carrier must fit under the seat — AA does not publish universal dimensions; verify with AA Reservations for your specific aircraft type.
Breed restrictions: Cabin: no breed restrictions. Cargo (military/State Dept on official orders only) — not accepted: Affenpinscher, American Staffordshire Terrier, Boston Terrier, Boxer, Brussels Griffon, Bulldog (all), Cane Corso, Chow Chow, Dogue de Bordeaux, English Toy Spaniel, Japanese Chin, Lhasa Apso, Mastiff, Pekingese, Pit Bull, Presa Canario, Pug, Shar Pei, Shih Tzu, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Tibetan Spaniel.
Seasonal restrictions: Cabin pets NOT permitted on flights to/from: Colombia, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Uruguay, Jamaica, Hawaii, or any transatlantic/transpacific routes. Cabin service is only available on domestic US, Canada, Mexico, Caribbean (except Jamaica), and Central American routes. | No travel permitted if current or forecast temperature exceeds 29.4°C (85°F) or falls below 7.2°C (45°F) — or below -6.6°C (20°F) with a veterinary certificate — at any point on the itinerary. Seasonal embargo (May–September) applies in Phoenix, Tucson, and Las Vegas.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I bring my cat in the cabin on American Airlines?
Yes, cats are allowed in the cabin on American Airlines. Maximum weight including carrier: 9.07 kg. Cabin fee: approximately $150.00 USD one-way. Cabin fee $150 per kennel each way (tickets issued on/after 2024-02-20), paid at airport. Pets as checked baggage only for active-duty US military/State Dept on official orders — all other passengers must use AA Cargo (aacargo.com). AA Cargo charges a $150 handling fee per air waybill plus a weight-based rate; contact AA Cargo for a quote (PetEmbark@aa.com or 800-227-4622). Cabin pets not allowed on trans-Pacific, trans-Atlantic, or Hawaii routes. Temperature embargo May 1–Sep 30: no hold/cargo pets to/through Phoenix, Tucson, Las Vegas, or Palm Springs. Cabin carrier must fit under the seat — AA does not publish universal dimensions; verify with AA Reservations for your specific aircraft type.
Does American Airlines have breed restrictions for cats?
Cabin: no breed restrictions. Cargo (military/State Dept on official orders only) — not accepted (brachycephalic breeds): Burmese, Persian, Himalayan, Exotic Shorthair.
Can I bring my dog in the cabin on American Airlines?
Yes, dogs are allowed in the cabin on American Airlines. Maximum weight including carrier: 9.07 kg. Cabin fee: approximately $150.00 USD one-way. Cabin fee $150 per kennel each way (tickets issued on/after 2024-02-20), paid at airport. Pets as checked baggage only for active-duty US military/State Dept on official orders — all other passengers must use AA Cargo (aacargo.com). AA Cargo charges a $150 handling fee per air waybill plus a weight-based rate; contact AA Cargo for a quote (PetEmbark@aa.com or 800-227-4622). Cabin pets not allowed on trans-Pacific, trans-Atlantic, or Hawaii routes. Temperature embargo May 1–Sep 30: no hold/cargo pets to/through Phoenix, Tucson, Las Vegas, or Palm Springs. Cabin carrier must fit under the seat — AA does not publish universal dimensions; verify with AA Reservations for your specific aircraft type.
Does American Airlines have breed restrictions for dogs?
Cabin: no breed restrictions. Cargo (military/State Dept on official orders only) — not accepted: Affenpinscher, American Staffordshire Terrier, Boston Terrier, Boxer, Brussels Griffon, Bulldog (all), Cane Corso, Chow Chow, Dogue de Bordeaux, English Toy Spaniel, Japanese Chin, Lhasa Apso, Mastiff, Pekingese, Pit Bull, Presa Canario, Pug, Shar Pei, Shih Tzu, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Tibetan Spaniel.
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