How to Book a Ticket for a pet on United Airlines?

United airlines always provide various services to their passenger and therefore allows you to carry your pet on board with yourself. You can book a pet on a United airlines flight ticket online or reach their customer service team once you make the booking. You need to follow some travel rules while traveling with pets mentioned below.

What are In-Cabin Pets?

As per united airlines, in-cabin pets are cats and dogs which can adequately fit under your seat in front of you. You need to get the kennel to place your pet on the board with your carry-on luggage.

In-Cabin Pet Booking on United Airlines

You can add your pet to the journey once you make the flight booking to different locations. If you do not add the pet in the booking, you can add it to the existing trip and read the below information.

How to book a pet on United Airlines?

To book a pet on United Airlines. You need to walk through the steps below. Then you’ll be able to make the booking. 

• Get on the official United Airlines website. 
• Write “Book a new trip with a pet in the search bar.” 
• Now you’ll come across the booking link. Follow the link, and you’ll be able to make the booking. 

How can I add a pet to an existing booking?

Follow the steps below to add a pet to the existing booking. 

• Get on the official United Airlines website. 
• Write “Add a pet to an existing booking in the search bar.” 
• Open the top link and tap on the button “Add a pet to an existing booking.” Now you’ll be able to add Pet to the booking you made. Hopefully, your query regarding the United Airlines pet travel is answered. 

What are the documents required for in-cabin pet reservations?

As per the centers for disease control and prevention CDC rule, your pet must have a valid certificate for rabies vaccination. The pets vaccination must be completed 30 days before the departure. The vaccination certificate must include the below information:

• The owner's details like- their name, phone number, and address.
• The pet's details like animal, breed, sex, age, color, and marks.
• Name of rabies vaccine, date of vaccination, and expiry of vaccination.
• If no date is mentioned for vaccination, then vaccination must be completed 12 months before the arrival.
• United Airlines will accept the confirmation of the booster shot.

Other Requirements for In-Cabin Pets

United airlines understand that pets are an essential part of the family, but for the safety of the passengers, you need to follow the below rules:

•  Your pet must be two months old for domestic flights and four months old for international flights.
• Your pet cannot travel with unaccompanied minors. If you want to board the flight with an additional pet, then you need to purchase an extra seat for the pet. 
• Your pet must be fit under the seat in front of you, and an additional pet will also fit beneath the extra seat.
• If your pet does not fit under your seat, they will travel with the pet safety team of united airlines.
• Your pet will travel with the flight you will board, and the passenger will need to take responsibility for the pet.
• In case of any emergency, united airlines will provide the oxygen supply to the pet.

How much does it cost to book a ticket for a pet on United?

To book the ticket for your pet, the cost will depend on the type of pet, age, breed, and destination to board the flight. Therefore you need to pay $125 approx as a United in-cabin pet fee for the journey. This pet fee will be charged at the time of booking or making any changes to the existing booking.

To get more information about united in-cabin pet, you can get a hold of someone at their customer service. They will help you add the pet to your travel with less cost and board the flight with your companion. You can find out all the contact ways in their help section and connect with them anytime.