DOT Service Dog Travel Form

Airlines may deny transport to a service dog if the airline requires completed DOT service animal forms and the service animal user does not provide the airline this form.

Onboard the aircraft

• Your service animal must be permitted to accompany you in the space under the seat in front of you.

• Certain small service animals may be permitted to sit on your lap, if it can be done so safely.

• Your service animal cannot block a space that must remain unobstructed for safety reasons (ex. an aisle or access to an emergency exit).

• An airline is not required to upgrade you to a different class of service to accommodate your service animal.

• Airlines cannot refuse to allow your service animal onboard because it makes other passengers or flight crew uncomfortable.

• Your service animal must behave properly. An animal that engages in disruptive behavior (ex. barking or snarling, running around, and/or jumping onto other passengers, etc. without being provoked) will not be accepted as a service animal.

The form can be filled out and downloaded here: DOT Service Dog Travel Form