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BaileyGracesMom · 12-14-2009, 06:41 PM

When I fly my Bailey Grace flies with me in the cabin without a charge.
Due to my anxiety in regards to flying. Here is the rules regarding a mental health service animal and flying. This is from United's website.

The only trouble I have ever experienced is flying out of Memphis TN airport, security did question me and tried to state only 2 dogs are allowed on a plane in the cabin. THAT IS NOT THE CASE WITH A SERVICE ANIMAL. there is no limit to the number of service animals allowed.

You must have a current health certificate when flying and have all documents ready when going through security.
You do not have to explain any details of your disability other than having the document listed below from your mental health therapist.
Discrimination is against federal law.

Service animals
United Airlines and United Express welcome service animals accompanying persons with disabilities. There is no fee for service animals, and they may travel in the aircraft cabin as long as they do not obstruct an aisle or any other area used for emergency evacuations.
It may be helpful to outfit your service animal with a harness or vest to make the animal’s status obvious to airport personnel. If the animal’s status is questioned, you simply need to provide credible verbal assurance that the animal is assisting a passenger with a disability.

Please note that quarantine restrictions may apply. Check with your travel agent or a United reservations agent at least one month prior to departure to find out if there are any regulations specific to your destination.

Emotional support animals
Emotional support animals are considered to be service animals. However, a customer traveling with an emotional support animal will need to have documentation on letterhead from a licensed mental health professional, dated within the past 12 months, stating that the customer is under professional care for a mental-health-related disability, and that the animal’s assistance is essential to his or her mental health.

12-14-2009, 06:41 PM	#1
BaileyGracesMom YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Mississippi Posts: 1	Your dog may qualify as a service dog, flys at no charge. When I fly my Bailey Grace flies with me in the cabin without a charge. Due to my anxiety in regards to flying. Here is the rules regarding a mental health service animal and flying. This is from United's website. The only trouble I have ever experienced is flying out of Memphis TN airport, security did question me and tried to state only 2 dogs are allowed on a plane in the cabin. THAT IS NOT THE CASE WITH A SERVICE ANIMAL. there is no limit to the number of service animals allowed. You must have a current health certificate when flying and have all documents ready when going through security. You do not have to explain any details of your disability other than having the document listed below from your mental health therapist. Discrimination is against federal law. Service animals United Airlines and United Express welcome service animals accompanying persons with disabilities. There is no fee for service animals, and they may travel in the aircraft cabin as long as they do not obstruct an aisle or any other area used for emergency evacuations. It may be helpful to outfit your service animal with a harness or vest to make the animal’s status obvious to airport personnel. If the animal’s status is questioned, you simply need to provide credible verbal assurance that the animal is assisting a passenger with a disability. Please note that quarantine restrictions may apply. Check with your travel agent or a United reservations agent at least one month prior to departure to find out if there are any regulations specific to your destination. Emotional support animals Emotional support animals are considered to be service animals. However, a customer traveling with an emotional support animal will need to have documentation on letterhead from a licensed mental health professional, dated within the past 12 months, stating that the customer is under professional care for a mental-health-related disability, and that the animal’s assistance is essential to his or her mental health.