Live Animals in the Hold (AVIH)

AVIH may be transported as checked baggage in the aircraft hold in accordance with IATA LAR and only when prearranged with UA.
Note: Domestic animals of unusual size or wild animals, reptiles and rodents must be transported as cargo.

Pets in Cabin

The only pets/animals permitted in the cabin are:

• Task-trained service animals (SVAN) – animals trained to perform specific tasks for people who have physical, sensory, psychiatric, intellectual, or mental disabilities.
• Emotional Support Animals (ESAN) capable of caring for themselves and require special assistance.

The following procedures must be followed:

• SVAN and ESAN are limited to dogs, cats and small birds in a cage (provided the cage conforms to the cabin baggage size limitations).
• Dogs and cats are limited to a maximum weight of 8kgs and are to travel in a suitable carrier.
• SVAN and ESAN must be prebooked and all documentation must have been provided to UA prior to check-in.