

Summer embargo - breed restriction For the safety of your animal, United Airlines does not accept the following short-nosed dog breeds, or mixed-breed dogs exhibiting the short-nosed characteristics of these breeds, as either checked baggage or cargo from June 1st through September 30th of each year. Airlines have the right to refuse carriage of any animal that demonstrates aggressive and/or violent behavior. To be as humane as possible, airlines reserve the right to refuse to transport an animal for reasons such as illness, poor kenneling or extreme temperatures at origin, transfer or destination airports. Please note Advance arrangements are not guarantees that your animal will travel on a specific flight.

For all other animals, please contact United Cargo at 1-800-UA-CARGO or visit. Please call United Reservations at 1-800-UNITED-1 (1-80) to make arrangements for pets traveling as checked or carry-on baggage. All options require advance reservations and are subject to a charge. Some other pets, including dogs of the pit bull breed, hamsters and guinea pigs, may travel as checked baggage only. TRAVELING WITH PETS United may accept your dog, cat, rabbit or household bird as carry-on or checked baggage. Size and weight restrictions Kennels larger than 115 linear inches (292 linear cm) and pets weighing more than 150 pounds (68 kg) including their kennels must travel via United Cargo. Pets traveling unaccompanied Pets flying without their owners must travel via United Cargo.

If your pet will be traveling as carry-on or in a kennel as checked baggage, please call United Reservations at 1-800-UNITED-1 (1-80) to make the necessary arrangements. Be sure to get the most up-to-date information. Pet travel restrictions vary by season, destination and other factors.
