SkyWest Airlines

In-Cabin Carrier Details

SkyWest Airlines is happy to transport your pet when possible. Please note the following additional restrictions:

• Kennels must fit under the seat.
• The pet must remain in the kennel at the airport, during boarding and deplaning, and throughout all phases of flight.
• Seats may not be purchased for the pet.

In Cargo Carrier Details

To book for U.S. military or diplomat travel, contact the Cargo Customer Service Center and provide a copy of permanent change of station orders.

Protection, Care and Comfort

• Experienced in-house veterinarian oversees animal transport.
• Specially trained acceptance and ground handlers provide tailored care.
• Cargo Control Center agents monitor each step of the journey in real-time.

What We Carry

• Dogs, Cats, Birds, Reptiles, Amphibians

Booking a Military Pet Shipment

1. Confirm eligibility for travel.
2. Confirm you have an IATA-compliant crate.
3. Gather all required documents including permanent change of station orders.
4. Contact the Cargo Customer Service Center to make your booking.
5. Drop off your pet at a designated location with all required documentation.

Requirements & Restrictions

• Comply with live animal policies and requirements.
• Booking window: 1-14 days prior to departure.
• Minimum age for cats and dogs: 12 weeks domestic, 15 weeks international; dogs entering U.S. must be at least 6 months old.
• Other warm-blooded pets must be weaned, fledged, and self-feeding for at least 5 consecutive days.
• Forecasted temperatures must be between 20-80°F while in airline care on ground.
• All animals must be shipped in IATA-compliant containers.
• Sedated or tranquilized animals are NOT allowed.
• Restricted breeds and their mixes are prohibited due to health risks.
• Professional Pet Shipper member of IPATA required for international shipments except military/FSO on active orders.
• Additional destination country permits may be required; customer responsible for compliance.
• Pet travel limited to one connecting city; interline shipments prohibited.
• Puppies and kittens shipments must use product code PET; DASH shipments prohibited.

On the Day of Departure

• Tender time: 6 hours before international departure; 4-6 hours before domestic departure.
• Cut-off time: 4 hours international; 2.5 hours domestic.
• Pets cannot be tendered the night before for early flights.
• Pets will NOT be accepted if requirements are not met, or if ill, injured, aggressive, or deceased.

Crate Requirements

• Crate must comply with IATA regulations and be large enough for pet to sit, stand, and turn around.
• Crate size must follow aircraft compatibility guidelines.
• Absorbent bedding required inside crate.
• Water and food containers must be attached inside crate door.
• Two dogs or cats allowed per crate only if both are 12 weeks to 6 months old, each under 20 lbs, and crate is large enough.
• Acclimate pet to crate confinement prior to shipping.

Documentation

• Shipper's Certification for Live Animals must be completed and presented.
• Air waybill with animal details and 24-hour emergency contact required.
• Domestic Health Certificate issued by USDA-accredited veterinarian within 10 days of travel.
• International Health Certificate endorsed by APHIS Veterinary Services or active-duty military veterinarian within 10 days.

Special Circumstances

• Certificate of Acclimation required if forecasted temperature is between 20°F and 45°F during transport.
• Letter from licensed veterinarian required if animal is in third trimester of pregnancy.
• Import permits required for dogs from CDC high-risk rabies countries.

Booking, Drop-off, Acceptance & Recovery Times

• Acceptance cut-off: 2.5 hours before domestic departure; 4 hours before international departure.
• Drop-off: 4-6 hours before domestic departure; 6 hours before international departure.
• Animals may not remain overnight at station.
• Recovery time after arrival: 2 hours domestic; 4 hours international.

Temperature Guidelines

• Temperature limits apply at all times while animal is on the ground in airline care.
• Allowed temperature range: 20°F (-7°C) minimum to 80°F (27°C) maximum.
• Temperature restrictions apply to dogs, cats, small mammals, zoo animals, primates, and pets shipped as household animals.
• Restrictions do NOT apply to commercial bird shipments, day-old chicks, laboratory mice and rats, reptiles, amphibians, insects, hatching eggs, and live tropical fish.
• Certificate of Acclimation required if temperature forecast is between 20°F and 45°F.

Additional Notes

• All live animal shipments limited to one connection; nonstop or direct flights recommended.
• Delta personnel confirm temperature suitability at check-in; alternate travel dates arranged if unsuitable.
• Animals on embargoed breed list will be refused transportation at all times.
• Acceptance depends on health and disposition; violent, ill, or distressed animals will not be accepted.
• All live animal shipments require completion of Shipper Certification and Journey Declaration form presented at acceptance.