You can add a small pet on a United reservation but there are several restrictions. Since some exotic pets including spiders, rodents and snakes can create discomfort among the passengers, they are not permitted under United Airlines pet policy. United Airlines reserves the right to admit or deny the carriage of pets on a flight. In this HolidayGlobes blog, we will offer details on how HolidayGlobes can assist you if you want to travel with your pet.

Can any passenger travel with a pet on United?

All passengers are allowed to travel with a pet on United. You can call United support team available at, +1-888-595-2181, to know the other conditions United places on pet travel. A passenger must specify clearly that they will bring a pet when they are booking the ticket. The carriage of pets on United is conditional on whether it considers it safe for other passengers. Under United Airlines dog rules, you will have to take responsibility for the pet you are travelling with. Here are several restrictions on pet travel.

·         All pets must travel in a soft or hard-sided carrier of 17.5x12x9 inches in dimension.

·         The carrier must fit easily underneath the seat on which the passenger is travelling.

·         You may have to show vaccination certificates of the pet if the country you are travelling to has restrictions

·         An unaccompanied minor between 5 and 14 years will not be allowed to travel with a pet.

As a passenger, you have every right to bring along a pet if you want. But there are some rules for pet travel. The maximum number of pets allowed on a flight may differ depending on the space. You can call United customer service, +1-800-864-8331, if you want to know whether you can bring your pet on a flight. Our executives available at +1-888-595-2181 can also help you with the relevant information.

How do I include a pet on my United reservation?

You can include a pet when you are booking a seat. You will get the option of 0 or 1 pet when you book a seat online. Your travel agency can also help with this if you are using a third party to book a seat. The charges for bringing a pet have been hiked. Before April 2024, you could have travelled with a pet by paying a $125 fee each way. The fee has been revised to $150 each way. And suppose there is a layover of more than 4 hours for flights within US and more than 24 hours internationally. In these scenarios, you will have to pay a fee of $125. United doesn’t allow you to use travel credits to pay the pet fee. Here are several things you must keep in mind if you want to bring a pet.

·         Most flights allow 1 pet per person. On a few flights, you may be allowed to bring 2 pets under airlines animal policy. But then you will have to book 2 seats.

·         United doesn’t allow pets to travel in the hold. Active-duty military personnel are exempted from this rule.   

It is necessary to include a pet at the time of booking. If you haven’t you may not be able to travel with your pet. United available at +1-800-864-8331 can help you with adding a pet. Our HolidayGlobes executives available at +1-888-595-2181 can also assist you.