US Airways Pet Travel and Shipping Information

Due to the merger with America West, live animals will no longer be accepted for travel as checked baggage or cargo. US Airways will make an exception for ticketed reservations made before Aug. 17, 2005, to carry pets as checked baggage, which will be honored through Nov. 1, 2005. The policy change does not apply to the transportation of service animals.

US Airways - Pet Information

Does the airline allow pets: Yes

Does the airline allow pets as carry-on: Yes

Limited to small domestic dogs, cats and birds, which are considered to be traditional household pets.

On US Airways jet flights, carry-on pet acceptance is limited to one pet in the First Class cabin and two pets in the Coach Class cabin. US Airways Express flights limit carry-on pet acceptance to one pet per flight. Only one pet is accepted per container per customer. Carry-on pets do require advance reservations. To book a pet reservation, call US Airways Reservations at 1-800-428-4322.

Does the airline allow pets as baggage: No

Does airline allow pets as cargo: No

Does airline have an embargo: No

Embargo dates: N/A

Kennel / Pet Carrier Information

Documentation Requirements

Restrictions

Notes

Customers traveling on international itineraries should contact US Airways if they wish to transport a pet, since pet charges vary for international travel, pets may not be transported to some international locations, and the number of pets accepted per customer as checked baggage on international flights is restricted.