With the recent changes to the Air Carrier Access Act, it is now up to individual airlines to decide whether to accept ESAs in the cabin. Most domestic airlines no longer take ESAs, with a few exceptions, such as Westjet. Always check with the airline for their most recent policies.
Did American Airlines ban emotional support animals?
Our team members are trained to ask certain questions to determine if your animal is a service animal acceptable for travel. Please note, service animals in training, emotional support animals, and comfort animals may travel as pets, not as service animals. All requirements and applicable fees will apply.
Why did airlines get rid of ESA?
Does Delta still allow ESA?
Does Delta Airlines Still Accept ESA Letters? Delta Airlines no longer recognizes emotional support animals. However, it does permit service dogs, including psychiatric service dogs to travel in aircraft cabins. What Is a PSD Letter?
Does Southwest still allow emotional support dogs?
Southwest Airlines' service dog policy no longer includes emotional support animals. You can fly with a psychiatric service dog in the cabin. What Is a PSD Letter? A PSD letter certifies that you have an eligible disability that permits you to travel with a psychiatric service dog.
Does United accept ESA dogs?
Their emotional support animals will be treated as pets under UAL's policies and be subject to fees ($125 each way) and other restrictions. Only small pets are allowed to fly in the cabin, so owners of larger dogs that are ESAs will no longer be able to board.