Server: Microsoft-IIS/3.0 Date: Thu, 20 Nov 1997 15:44:00 GMT Content-Type: text/html Accept-Ranges: bytes Last-Modified: Thu, 27 Feb 1997 23:27:58 GMT Content-Length: 8931 Traveling with Your Pet



Your pet wouldn't want to be treated as cargo any more than you would. That's why on America West, we allow dogs, cats, and birds to travel in the cabin with you. They might not be in your lap, but at least they'll know you're nearby. You'll be more comfortable -- and so will they. After all, even birds sometimes need a little extra lift.

Put that paw on the dotted line:
Official Terms and Conditions.

Acceptance and Fees traveling with your pet in the cabin
Provisions of Carriage conditions of acceptance for your pet
Charges fees for your pet's flight
Container Requirements find out how to transport your pet
Acceptance of Service Animals documentation required for their acceptance
Pets as Cargo our policy
America West Express Policy the policy of Mesa Air Group

Acceptance and Fees
In addition to the acceptance of trained animals to assist physically challenged passengers, America West accepts small domesticated animals in the passenger cabin. America West will accept domestic dogs, cats, and household birds. Three animals (one First Class, 2 Coach) will be permitted per aircraft. Acceptance of the animal will be in lieu of one piece of carry-on luggage. Animals will not be accepted as checked luggage or for international transport. Acceptance of these animals is subject to the following conditions of acceptance, container requirements, and the applicable charges.

Conditions of Use
One pet container per passenger is allowed unless the passenger purchases an extra seat for the second container to be placed under, based on the following cabin seat baggage charges: the lesser of 50 percent of the full first class/coach fare or 100 percent of the full discounted fare (the $50 cabin pet charge will be waived for the 2nd container). One pet per container with the exception of litter mates, i.e. kittens or puppies. Animals are not allowed to travel with unaccompanied minors. Advance notice, i.e. reservation, must be made. The animal must be harmless, inoffensive, odorless, and require no attention during transit. The animal must be confined in a cage or container which is subject to inspection and approval by America West. The passenger must make all arrangements and assume full responsibility for complying with any applicable laws, customs, and/or other governmental regulations and restrictions of the country/state or territory to which the animal is being transported.

Documentation Requirements
Health certificate issued within 10 days of originating travel must be presented. Rabies certificates for dogs only.

Provisions of Carriage
Container must be stored under the seat directly in front of the passenger. Animal must remain in container while on board the aircraft. In the event the animal becomes offensive or causes a disturbance, the pet can be removed at the first enroute stop.

Charges
Charge for acceptance of pets in the cabin is $50 USD. Charge must be paid at an America West ticketing facility. Failure to meet the conditions of acceptance will result in America West's refusal to transport the animal.

Container Requirements
All containers must be provided by the passenger. Containers must be leak proof, ventilated on at least two sides, and must prevent any part of the animal from protruding outside the container. Container must be made of metal, wood, plastic, or material of similar strength. However, soft-sided containers specifically designed for pet carriage will be accepted for transport. Cardboard pet containers are also acceptable. One animal per container with the exception of litter mates.

Acceptance of Service Animals
Trained service animals, including working dogs/monkeys, will be accepted for transport in the passenger cabin provided one of the following forms of documentation is presented:
1. Identification cards or written documentation.
2. Markings on harness or tags

Note: Service animals are subject to all regulations governing transport and entry requirements for pets when traveling outside the continental U.S.

Pets as Cargo
America West cannot accept any animals as cargo or checked baggage. If another airline mistakenly routes an animal on America West, we will do our utmost to re-route the animal on another carrier as a courtesy to the passenger. If America West cannot re-route the animal, the airline that mis-routed the animal will be notified of the error and the animal will be returned.

America West Express
Pet Transportation Policy
Cabin Pets
Cabin pets are acceptable for carriage on America West Express flights. America West Airlines rates will apply. A maximum of two (2) cabin pets will be permitted on each America West Express flight.

However, on flights operated with Beech 1900 (BE1) or Brasilia equipment (EM2), the pet will be transported in the cargo hold due to cabin size limitations. (This does not classify the pet as a cargo pet.) The pet carrier will be tagged with a special handling tag, loaded on the aircraft at the time of passenger enplanement, and returned to the owner upon arrival at the gate.

Cargo Pets
Pets that do not fit the size requirements as a cabin pet can be transported as freight on America West Express flights operated with Beech 1900 (BE1) or Brasilia equipment (EM2).

Cargo pets will not be accepted from April through October or when the temperature is above 80 degrees Fahrenheit. A maximum of one (1) cargo animal will be permitted per aircraft. (Exception: this limit does not apply to cargo transport of animals for pet stores. Size and space will be the determining factors.)

For the transportation of "cargo pets only," prior approval must be obtained from the Phoenix America West Express station manager prior to departure. For approval, rates, and complete details, contact America West Express at (602) 693-2984. Space may be limited on some flights.

Phone your Professional Travel Agent or America West Airlines directly at 1-800-2 FLY AWA to make a reservation for you and your pet.


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