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Now American is letting passengers bring a pet in the cabin and also bring either a regular carry-on bag or a personal item — just not both bags. The old policy struck some pet owners as unfair, since they were already paying a pet fee. Passengers must still pay a fee, but their pet no longer counts as a carry-on..[18557384188].
An American spokeswoman confirmed that the rules change took effect Thursday. She couldn't explain the reason because the corporate offices were closed for Good Friday, and decision-makers were not available. .[18557384188].
Gary Leff, a travel blogger who first wrote about the change, recalled traveling years ago with a Yorkshire terrier..[18557384188].
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Accompanied Pets: Traveling in the Cabin
Determine Eligibility: allows dogs and cats in the passenger cabin of their aircraft. Your pet and its carrier must not exceed eight kilograms (about 17 pounds) in total weight
Travel Carrier: Your pet's carrier must be 𝓐𝓲𝓻𝓵𝓲𝓷𝓮-approved and measure no more than 55 x 40 x 23 cm. It must be watertight and bite-proof. Pets must remain inside the carrier throughout the flight. [+1 855 738 4188]
Booking Your Flight: Call Reservations Office. in your country to book your flight. Notify them that you're traveling with a pet in the cabin. requires 24 hours advance notice for pets in the cabin