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Pet Policy Summary

Cape Air Pet and Service Animal Policy (9K)

Source: Cape Air – Traveling with Pets and Service Animals

Eligibility and Limits

  • Accepted pets (in cabin): domesticated cats, dogs, rabbits, and household birds (subject to market restrictions).
  • Only one passenger/household per aircraft may travel with up to two pets (or up to two service animals). Priority goes to the first customer who provides advance notification. Purchasing an extra seat can ensure space.
  • Animals must be harmless, odorless, inoffensive, and suitable for in‑cabin travel as determined by Cape Air.

Fees

  • Pet service charge: $49 per kennel/carrier (up to two small pets from the same household may share a kennel).
  • If you purchase an additional seat to accommodate a pet, the pet fee does not apply.
  • Service animals: travel free (up to two from the same household).

Carriers, Sizes, and Special Markets

  • General kennel requirement and size: customer-provided kennel required; pet must stand and turn around; maximum size approximately 28" x 20.5" x 20.5".
  • Aircraft specifics: Tecnam Traveller – hard-sided kennel only secured behind an opaque divider; Cessna 402 – hard- or soft-sided kennel secured aft; kennels are inaccessible during flight.
  • Cape & Islands (Hyannis, Nantucket, Martha’s Vineyard, incl. service to/from New Bedford or Norwood): dogs only may travel without a kennel if under 80 lb, leashed/harnessed, and not obstructing aisles/exits.
  • JFK flights: only small cats and dogs; animal + kennel must not exceed 20 lb; kennel max 17" L x 12.5" W x 8.5" H.
  • Britten Norman Islander (BNI) aircraft: no pets accepted on any BNI flights.
  • Caribbean: to/from Anguilla (AXA), Tortola (EIS), Nevis (NEV), and St. Kitts (SKB) only dogs and cats are accepted.

Handling and Connections

  • Pets are checked and retrieved planeside for each Cape Air flight segment; no automatic transfer to connecting flights. Customers must arrange any connections and comply with other carriers’ policies.

Health and Documentation

  • Current rabies vaccination required; animal should be free of fleas/ticks/disease. Customers are responsible for complying with all government entry/health/quarantine requirements.

Service Animals

  • Only trained dogs qualify as service animals. Must be harnessed/leashed and remain under control; expected to fit within the handler’s foot space without blocking aisles/exits.
  • Size guidance varies by aircraft; options for large dogs may include seating adjustments or, on Tecnam only, carriage in a customer-provided kennel at no extra cost (within size limits). No kennel space on BNI; limited aft-cabin flexibility on Cessna 402.
  • Cape Air may rely on indicators/assurances of training and behavior; carriage may be refused for safety/health reasons. If refused, a written reason is provided within 10 calendar days.

Note: Advance notification is recommended but not a guarantee due to small-aircraft space, weight, and balance limits. Policies are subject to Cape Air’s Contract of Carriage.

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Health Requirements

Microchip: no

Health Certificate: no

Vaccinations: Rabies vaccination required

Restrictions

Brachycephalic Breeds: Dogs: Pugs, Bulldogs, Boxers, Shih Tzus Cats: Persian cats

Dangerous Breeds: Akita, Caucasian Ovcharka, Karabash Dog, Rottweiler, and wolf-dog hybrids

Support Animals

Service Animals:

Service Animal Policy

  • Only trained dogs qualify as Service Animals and travel free of charge (up to two from the same household).
  • Only one passenger/household per aircraft may travel with up to two service animals; advance notification recommended. Seating and acceptance depend on space, weight/balance, and safety.
  • Must be harnessed, leashed, or tethered and under the handler’s control at all times.
  • Expected to fit within the handler’s foot space without blocking aisles or exits. Seating adjustments may be made as needed.
  • Size/accommodation guidance: Tecnam Traveller may allow carriage in a customer-provided kennel at no extra cost (within size limits); Cessna 402 offers limited aft-cabin flexibility; no kennel space on Britten Norman Islander.
  • Identification and behavior: Cape Air may rely on physical indicators, credible assurances, and observed behavior. Carriage may be refused if the animal poses a direct threat, causes significant disruption, or would violate health/safety rules. If refused, Cape Air provides a written reason within 10 calendar days.

Service Animals are accepted subject to Cape Air’s Contract of Carriage and applicable DOT regulations.

Emotional Support: Not specified.

Carrier Details

Compartment:

In-Cabin Pet Carrier Rules

  • Only one passenger/household per aircraft may travel with up to two pets (priority to first with advance notification). Purchasing an extra seat can ensure space.
  • Accepted pets: domesticated cats, dogs, rabbits, and household birds (subject to market restrictions).
  • Kennel required on most routes; pet must fit, stand, and turn around. General max: 28" x 20.5" x 20.5".
  • Aircraft specifics: Tecnam Traveller – hard-sided kennel only; Cessna 402 – hard or soft-sided. Kennels are secured and inaccessible during flight.
  • Cape & Islands (Hyannis, Nantucket, Martha’s Vineyard, incl. service to/from New Bedford or Norwood): dogs up to 80 lb may travel leashed without a kennel, provided aisles and exits remain clear.
  • Flights to/from New York/JFK: only small cats and dogs; animal + kennel ≤ 20 lb; kennel max 17" L x 12.5" W x 8.5" H.

Restrictions: No pets on Britten Norman Islander aircraft. Caribbean routes to/from Anguilla (AXA), Tortola (EIS), Nevis (NEV), and St. Kitts (SKB) accept only dogs and cats.

Cargo:

Handling, Fees, and Non-Cargo Policy

  • No cargo/unaccompanied animal transport: Cape Air does not ship pets or service animals as freight.
  • Planeside handling: Pets are checked and retrieved planeside for each Cape Air flight; no automatic transfer to connecting flights. Customers must arrange connections and comply with other carriers’ rules.
  • Fee: $49 per kennel/carrier each way (up to two small pets from the same household may share one kennel). Fee waived if an extra seat is purchased to accommodate the pet.
  • Animals must be harmless, odorless, inoffensive, and suitable for in-cabin carriage.
  • Not transported: live adult poultry.
  • Carriage is subject to weight/balance, space, and safety; Cape Air may refuse carriage.

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