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National Airlines

In Compartment: Dog, Cats In Cargo: Dogs, Cats Pet Shipping: no Microchip: yes Health Certificate: yes Vaccinations: Rabies Airline Pet Policy Link
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Pet Policy Summary

National Airlines Pet Policy Summary

  • Pets are allowed in the cabin on a first-come, first-served basis, limited to four pets per flight.
  • Traveler must notify National Airlines at least 48 hours before departure and pay a one-way $50 pet fee.
  • The pet must be kept in a carrier that fits under the seat and cannot be removed during the flight.
  • Pets must be at least 10 weeks old, harmless, inoffensive, odorless, and require no attention during transit.
  • Only one pet is allowed per carrier. The pet and carrier count as one personal item.
  • Pets cannot accompany unaccompanied minors.
  • National Airlines can deny boarding to any pet that misbehaves or doesn't meet the listed standards.
  • International travel may have additional restrictions, including potential refusal of pet entry by the destination country. It is the passenger's responsibility to know these rules.
  • National Airlines will have no liability should the destination country deny entry to the pet.

For information regarding Service/Support Animals in the cabin, please see Section 6-02.

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Health Requirements

Microchip: yes

Health Certificate: yes

Vaccinations: Rabies

Restrictions

Brachycephalic Breeds: Dogs: Bulldogs (American, English, French, Dutch), Boxers, Boston Terriers Cats: Persians, Exotics, Himalayans, British Shorthairs

Dangerous Breeds:

Support Animals

Service Animals:

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:

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.

Carrier Details

Compartment:

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.

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