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American Airlines pet policy: flying with a dog or cat
American Airlines accepts dogs and cats in the cabin and as cargo. Here are its conditions, read on its official page, and the catches to know before you book.
What the airline accepts
- Cabin
- YesPublished fees: 150$
- Hold (checked)
- No
- Cargo
- YesService: PetEmbark®
What to check before you book
- Short-nosed breeds (French bulldog, pug, Persian…): restricted by the airline.
- No pets in the cabin on long-haul transoceanic flights.
- Cabin refused to or from: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Uruguay, Jamaica.
- On a codeshare, the rules of the airline OPERATING the flight apply, not the one on your ticket.
These conditions also depend on the route and date: some destinations close the cabin, and the arrival country has its own rules. The check is free.
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Conditions read on the airline's official page, verified on September 23, 2026. aa.com
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Common questions
- Can I fly with my dog in the cabin on American Airlines?
- Yes, American Airlines accepts small dogs and cats in the cabin, in a carrier that fits under the seat.
- Does American Airlines accept pets in the hold?
- Not as checked baggage: American Airlines carries pets as cargo, booked separately.
- Does American Airlines accept short-nosed breeds?
- American Airlines restricts short-nosed (brachycephalic) breeds because of the respiratory risk. The detail (cabin, hold, season) is on its official page, linked above.