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Travel for animals


Take your pet with you on your flight
Domesticated cats, small dogs, rabbits and birds may travel accompanied in the aircraft cabin on most flights within the U.S. Some restrictions apply.
PetSafe®

Ship pets that are not eligible to travel in-cabin
PetSafe is our specially designed program for shipping animals safely and comfortably on our flights. View our PetSafe page for guidelines and restrictions and to book travel for your pet.
 
Trained service animals are accepted in United and United Express® aircraft cabins when accompanying qualified individuals with disabilities.
Select military and government personnel and their dependents may transport their pet dog or cat as checked baggage when they are traveling on official orders.
 
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