United Airlines Pet Policy

If you're planning a trip with your dog or cat on United Airlines, you'll want to know where and how your pet can travel. Here are some of the most popular carriers for pets:

Small dogs, cats and household birds can fly in the cabin for a one-way fee, collected at check-in.

You can book your dogs and cats to fly in the cabin for a one-way fee, collected at check-in. The fee is $125 per pet, up to eight total pets per kennel. This is non-refundable and non–transferable to another flight or date.

The airline also offers military members and veterans with proof of service a discount on this fee (Veterans are eligible if they were discharged under honorable conditions).

A pet traveling in cabin must be carried in an approved hard-sided or soft-sided kennel. The kennel must fit completely under the seat in front of the customer and remain there at all times.

When traveling with your pet, the kennel must fit completely under the seat in front of you.

Your pet may be carried in the cabin when it is in an approved hard-sided or soft-sided kennel that fits completely under the seat in front of you and remains there at all times. If a carrier is too large to fit under one seat, two people can sit on either side of it and keep it between them during flight. Please note that some airlines will not allow pets to travel out of their carriers during flights, so please check with United before booking if this applies to your situation.

PetSafe program offers temperature-controlled, ventilated holds for pets traveling on most flights within the U.S.

The PetSafe program offers temperature-controlled, ventilated holds for pets traveling on most flights within the U.S.

Pets are transported in the cargo hold of the plane, which is pressurized and climate controlled. The cargo hold has a live camera and flight tracker to monitor the animal's condition throughout its trip.

FAA regulations prohibit unchecked pets from traveling on international flights or any itinerary that includes an international flight.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) prohibits unchecked pets from traveling on international flights or any itinerary that includes an international flight. In order to comply with this regulation, United requires all pets to travel in a kennel that has been approved by the airline.

Pets traveling to Honolulu, Hawaii must be transported in a kennel as described above (pet carriers or bags are not allowed).

• Pets traveling to Honolulu, Hawaii must be transported in a kennel as described above (pet carriers or bags are not allowed).

• For pets traveling on an international flight to Honolulu, Hawaii, please contact your airline directly.

United is fairly strict when it comes to in-cabin pets but their fees are comparable to other airlines.

• United is fairly strict when it comes to in-cabin pets but their fees are comparable to other airlines.

• When it comes to the United pet policy, one of the most important things you should know is that they're a little more restrictive than average. For example, United does not allow pets in the cabin on international flights or flights to Hawaii. However, this doesn't mean there isn't hope for future trips abroad with your furry friend by your side! The good news is that if you're looking for alternatives that allow pets onboard—and trust us: there are plenty!—you can find them here at AirlinePets.org.

Conclusion

We hope that you’ve learned more about United’s pet policy, and can now make an informed decision when traveling with your furry friend. If you have any questions about this or any other topic, please feel free to reach out.