How To Use American Airlines Pet Policy

List of dog and cat breeds prohibited on American Airlines
Whether you're moving from one house to another or looking to take your pets with you on vacation, it's important to understand the restrictions airlines place on certain breeds of dogs and cats. Each airline has different regulations, however, across all airlines, snub-nosed pet breeds cannot fly domestically within the USA.

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American Airlines is a trusted partner of Pet Express and works with us to provide the highest level of safety and comfort when transporting your pets. This blog post will provide you with a list of dog and cat breeds that are banned from  American Airlines Pet Policy and give you some alternative transportation options if your furry friend is on the No Fly List.

What types of dog and cat breeds are prohibited?
Below is a helpful infographic provided by American Airlines showing the breeds and potential mixes of banned-flying dogs and cats.

These specific breeds fall into the short-nosed and snub-nosed cat and dog breed category. They are banned from flying for safety reasons due to hereditary respiratory problems.

While their cute little noses may be the reason you fall in love with your fur baby, it's also the reason they can sometimes have trouble breathing. When pets are flying in the air on the plane, the high altitude can exacerbate the respiratory problem.

What are your other options for transporting prohibited dog and cat breeds?
If you have a snub-nosed dog or cat, it can limit your options when you need to transport your precious pet across the country. If they are unable to fly, the only other option for transportation within the United States is through ground transportation.

In Los Angeles, Pet Express has a brand new fleet of spacious, temperature-controlled vans where your pet will travel in ultimate luxury and comfort.

Pet Express has trusted partners across the United States who can help get your pet anywhere it needs to go. This includes travel to major cities, such as Los Angeles, where they will be able to catch an international flight.

What can you do to increase the safety of your snub-nosed dog or cat?
There are some things you can do as a pet owner to reduce the risks associated with flying for snub-nosed cat or dog breeds.

If you can, avoid the summer months. High temperatures increase your pet's breathing rate as it tries to cool itself.
It is also very important to keep your pet hydrated in the lead-up to travel as well as while in the aircraft cargo hold. Pet Express always makes sure their water bowls are filled at the station before any pet travels on a long-haul international flight.

Need more information or some help?
If you are looking to transfer a breed listed above or are not sure if your pet falls into the snub-nosed breed category, call us at 866-738-6683, submit an online inquiry or email us at info@pet-express .com to chat with one of our expert pet travel advisors. We will create a customized plan to get your pet to wherever it needs to go.