What methods of transport does USA3000 Airlines provide for my pet?
- Travel in the passenger cabin.
- Checked as baggage in pressurized and temperature controlled area of your aircraft.
Does my pet qualify for travel in the passenger cabin?
Pets that meet the following qualifications can travel in the passenger cabin:
- You are traveling domestically.
- Your pet can comfortably remain in its kennel, under the seat for the entire flight.
- Only domesticated dogs and cats are allowed.
- Animal must weigh less than 15lbs and be at least 8 weeks old.
- The kennel is specifically made for animal carriage and does not exceed 18in x 11in x 10.5in (length x width x height).
- Your pet has all necessary health documents required by your destination (see below for more information).
Does my pet qualify for travel as checked baggage?
Pets that meet the following qualifications can travel as checked baggage:
- You are traeling domestically.
- Your pet can comfortably remain in its kennel for the entire flight.
- The kennel meets all requirements (see below for more information) and does not exceed 40in x 27in x 30in (length x width x height) and weight of animal and kennel combined does not exceed 100 lb.
- Your pet has all necessary health documents required by your destination (see below for more information).
- The maximum size kennel acceptable for carriage on a USA3000 Airlines flight is a #500 series.
What are the fees associated with pet transport?
- Fee for animal in the passenger cabin: $75 one way
- Fee for animal checked as baggage: $125 one way
What are the kennel requirements?
In addition to the size and weight maximums, the USDA and USA3000 Airlines require that kennels meet the following requirements:
- Be leak-proof and escape-proof.
- Be properly ventilated, but not allow any part of the animal from protruding outside of the container.
- Provide enough room for the animal to stand and turn around.
- Be made of metal, wood, or a hard plastic/composite.
- Contain absorbent material or litter.
- Have functional handles on the kennel's exterior to prevent tilting and any direct contact with the animals.
- Be closed securely, but not locked.
- Have labels with the words "Live Animal" in letters at least 1-inch tall on the crate's top and on at least one side.
- Have upright arrow labels indicating kennel's correct position.
What health documentation is required?
Some states require health documents. As it is the passenger's responsibility to be aware of all regulations, you should consult your veterinarian and the Department of Agriculture to ensure that your animal will comply with all requirements.
Are there any other restrictions?
USA3000 Airlines can refuse to transport an animal due to illness, aggressive behavior, poor kenneling, or extreme temperatures at origin, transfer, or destination airports.
Please contact the airline directly for information about traveling with a service animal.
