ATA Airlines Pet Travel and Shipping Information

ATA AIRLINES DISCONTINUES ALL OPERATIONS After filing for Chapter 11 on April 2, 2008 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Indianapolis, IN, ATA Airlines has discontinued all operations and cancelled all current and future flights.

ATA Airlines - Pet Information

Does the airline allow pets: Yes

ATA accepts personal pets for transportation on domestic flights for a fee. Personal pets are considered domesticated dogs, cats and small birds. Service animals trained to assist persons with disabilities may accompany the customer on domestic or international flights. Transportation of animals is subject to restrictions and space availability. Contact ATA for more information and pet fees.

NOTE: Animals are not accepted for transportation on flights operated by codeshare agreement airlines or flights that connect with other airlines.

Passenger must request arrangements for transportation of live animals (except animals trained to assist disabled passengers) at least 48 hours in advance of departure.

Does the airline allow pets as carry-on: Yes

ATA Airlines, Inc. accepts personal pets for transportation, as long as they can be safely accommodated as carry-on baggage. ATA does not transport animals in the aircraft cargo compartments as checked baggage. Personal pets are considered domesticated dogs, cats and small birds. A fare-paying passenger who has reached his/her 12th birthday must travel the same itinerary as the personal pet accepted for transportation. Animals are not accepted for transportation on flights operated by code share alliance airlines or flights that connect with other airlines.

NOTE: Rodents (i.e., ferrets, gerbils, guinea pigs, etc.), fish and reptiles are not accepted for travel as personal pets or as service/therapeutic animals.

The animal must be harmless, inoffensive, odorless, and require no attention during transit.
The passenger must make all arrangements and assume full responsibility for complying with any applicable laws, customs, and/or all governmental regulations, requirements, or restrictions of country, state, or territory to which the animal is being transported. ATA Airlines, Inc. reserves the right to deny carriage in order to comply with applicable law or advisory.
Personal pets will not be transported on International Flights with the exception of U.S. Territories; i.e., U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico.
ATA Airlines, Inc. limits the number of pet containers that may be carried onboard its aircraft. A maximum of five (5) pet containers are allowed per flight segment.
Animal container is counted toward the passenger's carry-on baggage allowance.
Only one live animal may be transported in a travel container.
NOTE: Two puppies or two kittens, eight weeks to six months of age, and weighing
less than 20 lbs (9kg) each may be transported in the same travel container.
The animal must be in a container subject to inspection and approval by ATA Airlines, Inc.
The passenger is responsible for assuring the container meets all government requirements for safe and humane transport.
Dimensions of container must confirm with sizes noted in Section H, paragraphs 2 and 3.
Animal must remain in the container at all times while onboard the aircraft, unless it is a qualified therapeutic or service animal.

Does the airline allow pets as baggage: No

ATA does not transport animals in the aircraft cargo compartments as checked baggage.

Does airline allow pets as cargo: No

Does airline have an embargo: No

Embargo dates: N/A

Kennel / Pet Carrier Information

Carry-on size limits:
Aircraft Types B737 & B757 are allowed One with the following dimensions: 9"H x 15"W x 25"D

Aircraft Type L1011 Allows One with the following dimensions: 9"H x 13.5"W x 19"D

Documentation Requirements

Restrictions

Pets will not be carried in either the passenger cabin or cargo bins on International Flights with the exception of U.S. Territories; i.e., U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico.

For the animal's protection, ATA Airlines, Inc. will not accept animals for transportation as checked baggage when extreme temperature conditions exist or are forecasted to exist. On the day of travel, if the temperature at the origin, transfer point or destination is currently or projected to fall below 45°F (7.2°C) or exceed 85°F (29.4°C), the animal will not be accepted for transportation, unless the customer provides a Certificate of Acclimation signed by a veterinarian.

For the animal's protection, ATA Airlines, Inc. will not accept animals for transportation if the temperature is 10°F (-12.2°C) or below, or exceeds 95°F (35°C). Even if the customer provides a signed Certificate of Acclimation, transportation will be denied if these extreme temperature conditions exist or are forecasted to exist.

Animals are permitted on flights operated by Chicago Express Airlines.

Notes

Personal pets are considered domesticated dogs, cats and small birds.

Animals are not accepted for transportation on flights operated by codeshare agreement airlines or flights that connect with other airlines.

Rodents (i.e., ferrets, gerbils, guinea pigs), fish and reptiles are not accepted for travel as carry-on or checked baggage. Small domestic birds (i.e., cockatoos, parakeets, etc.) are accepted for travel as carry-on baggage only.

The passenger must make all arrangements and assume full responsibility for complying with any applicable laws, customs, and/or all governmental regulations, requirements, or restrictions of country, state, or territory to which the animal is being transported. ATA Airlines, Inc. reserves the right to deny carriage in order to comply with applicable law or advisory.

SERVICE ANIMALS
The carrier accepts for transportation, without charge, a service/assistive/emotional support animal when it accompanies: 1) a customer who depends on such animal for medical or therapeutic assistance to function independently. Appropriate documentation for emotional support animals may be required; and/or 2) a trainer of such service animal enroute to the domicile of the owner for completion of training. The service/assistive/ emotional support animal will be located next to the customer in the cabin, but will not be permitted to occupy a seat. The carrier does not allow rodents (i.e. ferrets, gerbils, guinea pigs, etc.), fish, reptiles and other animals that may pose a health or safety hazard to travel in the aircraft cabin.

The carrier accepts for transportation, without charge, a properly harnessed police, search/rescue or drug detection dog when traveling on official business. The dog will be permitted to accompany a law enforcement officer or designated handler into the cabin, but will not be permitted to occupy a seat. Not accepted on flights operated by code share alliance airlines or flights that connect with other airlines.