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Traveling with Pets on Frontier Airlines
Frontier Airlines accepts live animals in the cabin of the aircraft. You will have to pay a Pet in Cabin fee to bring an animal with you into the cabin. Frontier Airlines no longer accepts pets as checked baggage in 2023. Seat restrictions apply depending on the aircraft type. The transportation of live animals is subject to fees for carriage and the terms and conditions.
Pets in the Cabin on Frontier Airlines
Your small pet is welcome to be carried onboard the aircraft. If you would like to take your pet on your next trip, there are few things you need to know. [AMZ asins='B00QHC01C2,B00AAPGA2W,B000633ZOY,B0B77BRG75']
An In-Cabin Pet fee of $99 USD will be charged for bringing your pet with you in the cabin. You can add a cabin pet to your reservation when making your booking by seleting "Cabin Pet" under the "Add Additional Services" section when filling out your personal and contact information while making your booking.
Only certain animals are allowed in the cabin.
Domesticated dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, or small household birds on flights within the United States.
Domesticated dogs and cats only may be carried to or from international destinations.
There are some things you need to do before ever arriving at the airport:
Make arrangements for complying with applicable laws, customs and other governmental regulations, requirements or restrictions of the country, state or territory to which the animal is being transported. This is your responsibility.
Obtain required health documents as described below under health and wellness.
Make advance reservations as no more than ten pet containers will be accepted per flight and no more than one pet container may be carried per person.
Due to limited space in the cabin, if you are bringing on a pet container, then you may only carry a personal item. No other carry-on baggage is allowed, as the pet container is the carry-on baggage.
The travel container must be large enough for the pet to stand, turn around, and lie down in a natural position and fit underneath the seat in front of you. There may be certain seats which cannot accommodate your pet container, but we'll work with you to get a seat assignment that works. Maximum dimensions are based on aircraft type:
Airbus A318/A319/A320: 24" length x 15. 5" width x 10" height.
Embraer E190: 18" length x 13.5" width x 10" height.
Embraer E135/E140/E145: 17" length x 12" width x 10" height.
Bombardier Q400: 17" length x 15.5" width x 12.4" height.
For safety reasons, the pet must remain in the travel container at all times. If your pet is disruptive, you must soothe him/her without taking him from the pet container.
We recommend that pets have food or water within four hours of departure. We ask that you do not provide food or water to your pet while traveling on the aircraft. The stress of traveling, the motion of the aircraft, and other factors could make your pet uncomfortable.
No oxygen will be administered to a pet in the event of an emergency.
Pets Checked as Baggage on Frontier Airlines
Frontier Airlines no longer accepts pets as checked baggage on its flights. You may only transport a pet by bringing it in the cabin. If flying with a larger dog or pet that you cannot bring with you into the cabin, you will have to choose another airline for your trip.
Pet Health and Wellness on Frontier Airlines
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) regulates the transport of pets within the U.S. While Frontier does not require a health certificate for carried-on or checked pets traveling within the U.S., upon arrival, the certificate may be required by the state. For clarification, please call your veterinarian or see the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Veterinary Services.
A health certificate issued by a licensed veterinarian is necessary when shipping your pet:
As cargo.
To a foreign destination.
For travel within the U.S., the health certificate must:
Be dated within 10 days of outbound travel for itineraries wholly within the U.S. You can use the same certificate for a return flight.
Include:
Name and address of the owner.
Animal species.
Country of origin/destination.
Unexpired immunization against rabies for dogs and cats.
NOTE: Puppies and kittens under 3 months of age do not require proof of rabies as stated above; however, they do require a health certificate stating the pet is in good health.
For international travel, Frontier only accepts dogs and cats. Each country may have vaccination requirements beyond the requirements listed here. Consulates can provide more information regarding other diseases for which your pet must be vaccinated. The heath certificate must:
Be dated based on entry into the country:
Dated within 10 days of entry into the U.S.
Dated within two weeks of entry into Costa Rica.
Dated within 5 days of entry into Mexico.
Include:
Name and address of the owner.
Animal species.
Country of origin/destination.
Immunization against rabies within 12 months for:
Adult pets 3 months of age or older for all destinations except Costa Rica. Costa Rica defines adult pets as 4 months of age and older.
The immunization must be administered no more than one year and no less than 30 days prior to international travel. If a pet received a rabies booster less than thirty days before an international flight, proof of the prior rabies shot is required
For travel to and from Mexico, the health certificate for dogs and cats must also include:
A statement the pet is free from parasites and has been treated for parasite prevention.
Immunization against hepatitis, PIP, and leptospirosis.
Use of Tranquilizers
Most veterinarians advise against sedating pets for travel since the effects of tranquilizers on animals at higher altitudes are unpredictable. The decision to administer a tranquilizer to your pet is between you and your veterinarian.
Traveling with a Service Animal on Frontier Airlines
Frontier Airlines accepts service animals trained to assist passengers with disabilities in the cabin of our aircraft at no charge. Here are a few things to know about traveling with a service animal:
A health certificate is not required for service animals.
Identification of a service animal, including one or more of the following, is required:
Animal identification card
Harnesses, vests, capes or backpack with appropriate identification
Verbal assurance detailing what services the animal provides, as well as the training received
A written statement or completion of Frontier Medical Authorization Form 30905 (PDF) by a medical professional may be required for passengers wishing to travel with a therapeutic/emotional support animal.
Your service animal must be properly harnessed for the duration of the flight(s). A proper harness is considered a collar and leash or guide dog harness. The animal may sit at your feet and may not sit in the aisle or another seat. If the animal is small enough, it may sit on your lap. If you are traveling with a service animal, you may not be seated in an emergency exit row.
NOTE: We reserve the right to refuse to accommodate an animal in the cabin if credible proof of service and training is not available or if the animal is considered aggressive or disruptive.
Contact Frontier's Reservations Department at 800-432-1FLY (1359) to request accommodations.
For further assistance, contact [email protected]. Please let us know how we can assist you to make your travel on Frontier safe and enjoyable.
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