Can an airline deny my ESA?

Can an airline deny my ESA?

In December 2020, the US Department of Transportation made the announcement that they no longer classify emotional support animals as essential service animals and therefore, airlines are no longer required to accept them to travel in-cabin with their owners, for little to no charge.

Do airlines accept ESA?

Those that were considered “comfort” or “emotional support” animals — dogs, ducks, rabbits or others — will no longer be allowed on planes without a cost or without being in a carrier. Some may be brought on under existing pet policies.

Are airlines banning emotional support animals?

The sudden banning of emotional support animals to fly for free may result in some passengers feeling unfairly disadvantaged. The latest restrictions came after the U.S. Department of Transportation announced a revision to its Air Carrier Access Act in December 2020.

Can you take an ESA letter with you on a plane?

• But the majority of airlines will insist that you bring a hard copy of relevant documentation with you on the flight, including an ESA letter on an official letterhead from a qualified mental health professional. Quite a few airlines now require that you download an application form and submit it prior to flying with your ESA.

When to send an ESA letter to an emotional support animal?

• Alaska Airline’s ESA policy for travelers with emotional support animals is standard and as with the rest, the ESA letter should be issued not more than a year before traveling. It must also be written by a licensed medical professional, as posted on Alaska Airline’s site. The documentation must ascertain that:

What are the requirements for an ESA on Southwest Airlines?

• Flying with an ESA on Southwest The ESA must be an emotional support dog or cat. One emotional support animal per passenger. Animal must either be in a kennel or on leash at all times. Animal must be clean and well behaved. ESA cannot block the aisles or sit in the emergency exit rows.

Can you take an emotional support animal on an airplane?

• Traveling with your emotional support animal without any additional fee or costs is allowed by airline carriers if you have an ESA letter. However, you have to comply with some requirements. All airlines require your ESA to be well behaved in public and calm on the plane.