Traveling with your pet can be a wonderful experience, but it's important to choose an airline that accommodates pets and has policies that ensure your pet's safety and comfort. Here are some of the major airlines that allow pets on their flights, along with their respective policies and fees:

Which Airlines Take Pets?

American Airlines

1. In-cabin policy: American Airlines allows small pets (dogs, cats, and rabbits) to travel in the cabin with you provided they meet certain requirements. The pet must be at least 8 weeks old and weigh less than 20 pounds (including the carrier). The carrier must be able to fit under the seat in front of you.

2. Checked baggage policy: Pets that exceed the in-cabin requirements must be transported as checked baggage. The pet must be at least 8 weeks old and weigh less than 100 pounds (including the carrier). The carrier must be a hard-sided kennel that meets the airline's specifications.

3. Fees: The fee for transporting a pet in the cabin is $125 each way. The fee for transporting a pet as checked baggage is $200 each way.

Delta Air Lines

1. In-cabin policy: Delta Air Lines allows small pets (dogs, cats, and rabbits) to travel in the cabin with you if they meet specific requirements. The pet must be at least 10 weeks old and weigh less than 20 pounds (including the carrier). The carrier must be able to fit under the seat in front of you.

2. Checked baggage policy: Pets that exceed the in-cabin requirements must be transported as checked baggage. The pet must be at least 10 weeks old and weigh less than 70 pounds (including the carrier). The carrier must be a hard-sided kennel that meets the airline's specifications.

3. Fees: The fee for transporting a pet in the cabin is $125 each way. The fee for transporting a pet as checked baggage is $200 each way.

United Airlines

1. In-cabin policy: United Airlines allows small pets (dogs, cats, and rabbits) to travel in the cabin with you if they meet specific requirements. The pet must be at least 8 weeks old and weigh less than 20 pounds (including the carrier). The carrier must be able to fit under the seat in front of you.

2. Checked baggage policy: Pets that exceed the in-cabin requirements must be transported as checked baggage. The pet must be at least 8 weeks old and weigh less than 100 pounds (including the carrier). The carrier must be a hard-sided kennel that meets the airline's specifications.

3. Fees: The fee for transporting a pet in the cabin is $125 each way. The fee for transporting a pet as checked baggage is $200 each way.

Southwest Airlines

1. In-cabin policy: Southwest Airlines does not allow pets in the cabin, except for trained service animals.

2. Checked baggage policy: Southwest Airlines allows small pets (dogs, cats, and rabbits) to travel as checked baggage. The pet must be at least 8 weeks old and weigh less than 20 pounds (including the carrier). The carrier must be a hard-sided kennel that meets the airline's specifications.

3. Fees: The fee for transporting a pet as checked baggage is $95 each way.