National Airlines

Service Animals (In-Cabin & Support)

National Airlines accepts service animals accompanying qualified individuals with a disability at no extra charge.

• Service animals must remain on the floor in front of the passenger’s assigned seat or in an approved in-cabin kennel for smaller animals.
• Exit row seating is prohibited for passengers traveling with service animals.
• Service animals must be properly harnessed for the duration of the flight.
• Small animals may be held in the passenger’s lap during the flight.
• If a carrier is used, it must meet USDA guidelines and fit under the seat.

Passengers traveling with psychiatric, therapeutic, or emotional support animals must provide documentation from a licensed medical or mental health professional.

• The form expires one (1) year after the signature date of the licensed professional.
• Additional validation may be requested for travel in or out of an international airport.
• Verification of documentation includes National Airlines contacting the identified mental health care professional.

Emotional Support Animals

National Airlines accepts emotional support and psychiatric assist animals in the cabin for qualified individuals with a disability, provided documentation requirements are met.

• The animal must remain on the floor in front of the passenger’s assigned seat or in an approved in-cabin kennel for smaller animals.
• Exit row seating is prohibited for passengers traveling with these animals.
• A minimum 48-hour advance notification to National Airlines is required.

In-Cabin Carrier Details

National Airlines accepts small dogs and cats in the passenger cabin under these conditions:

• No more than four pets are accepted per flight on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Passengers must notify National at least 48 hours before departure and pay a one-way $50 pet fee.
• The pet must be contained in a carrier that fits underneath the seat in front of the passenger.
• The pet must be at least 10 weeks old, harmless, odorless, and require no attention during transit.
• The pet’s passenger companion may not be an Unaccompanied Minor.