Frontier Airways Pet Policy

Passengers can bring certain pets in the cabin according to Frontier Airlines’ pet policy. However, pets are not allowed as checked or cargo baggage. You can make pet reservations by phone or online. It’s best to do this ahead of time to make sure there’s room for your pet.

About Frontier Airlines Pet Policy

• In-cabin pets
  • On flights within the United States, as well as international flights to and from Mexico and the Dominican Republic, only certain types of pets are allowed. These include domesticated cats, dogs, hamsters, small household birds, rabbits, and guinea pigs.
  • Only dogs and cats that have been domesticated are allowed on international flights.
• Fee for Pets. For domestic flights, there is a pet fee of USD 99. You can pay this fee when you book your flight or during check-in. The fee for bringing pets on international flights depends on the route you are taking. Even you can read out full Frontier Airlines Check-In Policy.
• Cats and dogs need to be at least 4 months old. 
• Only service dogs that have been trained are allowed to travel in the cabin with disabled passengers without any additional fees.
• You can bring a maximum of 10 pet containers on a flight. 
• Each passenger is allowed to carry only one pet carrier. 
• A pet carrier can be considered either your personal carry-on item or your carry-on bag. If you’re using a pet container instead of a personal item, you will have to pay for your carry-on bag (if you have one).
• Pets traveling to or from international destinations must have a health certificate and proper documentation. Before traveling on domestic flights within the United States, it’s important to check if any states you’ll be visiting require a health certificate upon arrival.
• Do not give your pet any food or water within 4 hours before your flight.
• Restrictions
  • Pets are not allowed:
    • Codeshare flights.
    • When traveling in the cabin on trips to Hawaii, Australia, UK, UAE, South Africa, Republic of Ireland, Jamaica, Hong Kong, Dubai, Dakar, and Barbados.
  • These animals are never allowed:
    • Macaws, parrots, cockatoos, and birds of prey are all big birds.
    • Mice, rats, squirrels, ferrets, and beavers are all types of rodents.
    • Snakes and other reptiles
    • Amphibians
    • The spiders and bugs 
    • Lions, tigers, or bears
  • When you travel with a pet, you are not allowed to sit in row #1 or an exit row.
  • Please make sure your pet stays inside the travel container at all times. 
  • Do not give your pet any food or water while on the flight. 
  • It is not recommended to give your pet sedatives for the journey.
  • The pet should not be able to harm anyone and should not have any strong smells. It should also not need any attention during the flight.

Pet Travel Requirements for Domestic Flights

Here are the pet travel requirements for Frontier Airlines on domestic flights and international flights to/from Mexico and the Dominican Republic:

• Policy for bringing pets on domestic flights in the cabin. According to Frontier Airlines’ policy for traveling with pets within the country, pets are only allowed to travel in the cabin. Pets cannot be transported as checked baggage or cargo. You can bring cats, dogs, hamsters, small household birds, rabbits, and guinea pigs when you travel with pets. 
• Fee for bringing a carry-on bag. Passengers who bring a carry-on bag along with their pet carrier will have to pay an extra fee. 
• Pet carriers are allowed for domestic flights.
• According to Frontier Airlines’ rules for bringing pets on domestic flights:
• The size of the pet carrier cannot be larger than 18 inches in length, 14 inches in width, and 8 inches in height.
• The pet carrier should be big enough for your pet to move around comfortably, including standing, sitting, lying down, and turning around. 
• Frontier Airlines suggests using a soft-sided pet carrier.
• The pet carrier needs to meet the requirements set by USDA and IATA.
• Restrictions:
  • You cannot bring pets on codeshare flights.
  • The pets listed below are not allowed:
  • Big birds such as macaws, parrots, cockatoos, and birds of prey Animals like mice, rats, squirrels, ferrets, and beavers.
  • If you are traveling with a pet, you cannot sit in an exit row or a seat in the first row.
  • Please make sure your pet stays inside the travel container at all times. 
  • Do not give your pet any food or water while on the flight. 
  • It is not suggested to give your pet medication to make them sleepy for the trip.
  • The pet should not be able to harm anyone or produce any strong smells. It should also not need any attention during the flight.
  • Frointer Airlines Baggage Policy Says No matter which fares you purchase, you always get one free bag on Frontier. An item that belongs to a person. Personal items on Frontier Airlines are things that can be placed under the seat in front of you.

Pet Travel Requirements for International Flights 

The pet travel requirements for international flights on Frontier Airlines are as follows:

• • In-Cabin Pet Policy: According to Frontier Airlines’ policy on taking pets on overseas trips, only dogs and cats are allowed in the cabin. Pets can’t be carried on as checked or cargo luggage. Pets like hamsters, small birds, rabbits, and guinea pigs, which are allowed on domestic trips, will not be allowed on foreign flights. 
  • Carry-on Bag Fee: Passengers will be charged if they have a carry-on bag in addition to the pet case. 
  • Approved Pet Carriers:
    • The pet cage can’t be bigger than 18 inches long, 14 inches wide, and 8 inches high.
    • Your pet should be able to sit, stand, lie down, and turn around easily in the pet cage.
    • Frontier Airlines suggests pet cases with soft sides.
  • Pet Fee: The cost of bringing a pet on an international flight will vary depending on the specific route. 
  • Pet Age: To travel on Frontier, dogs, and cats need to be at least 4 months old.

• Pet Reservation: When you book your pet’s stay, you have the option to make a reservation for them. You can do this either by phone or online. Alternatively, you can choose to pay for their stay when you check in. 

• Forms Required: When traveling internationally, it is important to have a health certificate and any necessary documentation required by the destination country. These are mandatory and must be obtained before your trip. 

Health Certificate Requirements

The document must have a date that falls within the specified timeframes:

Must Includes these Details:

• Name and address of the owner. 
• What is the animal’s species?
• Where is the country of origin/destination?
• Rabies vaccination:
  • Adult pets should be trained within a year. For all international destinations, except Puerto Rico and Costa Rica, the minimum age requirement is 3 months or older.
  • Adult pets should be trained within a year. To travel to Costa Rica, your baby should be at least 4 months old.
  • Pets that are 4 months or older can travel to Puerto Rico within 6 months. In Puerto Rico, adult animals are considered to be 4 months of age or older. 

You need to get the rabies immunization at least 30 days before your travel, but no more than 1 year before your travel. Pets that have gotten a rabies booster shot within the last 30 days before traveling will need to show proof of the shot. 

• Additional Country Requirements 
• When going to the Dominican Republic or Mexico, your pet’s health certificate must say that it has been treated for bugs and is free of them.
• Some of the recommended shots are for PIP, leptospirosis, and hepatitis.
• In Puerto Rico, you have to use a strong collar and two ID tags. The tags must have the full contact information for the owner, like their fixed home and phone number.
• When going to or from Canada, cats and dogs must have a rabies shot and a health certificate written in English or French by a qualified doctor.
  • The health certificate must say what kind of pet it is when it was vaccinated when it was made, and when it will expire.
  • Along with other paperwork, the health certificate must say that the person has been treated for parasites.
• Emotional support animals will no longer be allowed to fly for free. Instead, they will have to follow Frontier Airlines’ pet policy and follow all limits.
• Trained support dogs can travel for free in the passenger area with their owners.
• There can only be one pet cage per person.

Traveling with a Trained Service Animal

Frontier Airlines has changed its pet policy to match the rules of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). The new rules say that only trained dogs, including mental service dogs, can be used as service animals. The dog must be fully trained to help disabled people. Frontier lets each customer bring up to two trained service dogs for free. 

FAQs

Can I Bring My Pet in the Cabin on Frontier Airlines Flights?

Yes, Certain Pets Are Allowed in the Cabin on Frontier Airlines Flights. Domesticated Cats, Dogs, Hamsters, Small Household Birds, Rabbits, and Guinea Pigs Are Permitted on Flights Within the United States and International Flights to and From Mexico and the Dominican Republic.

How Much is the Pet Fee for Traveling Within the United States on Frontier Airlines?

The Pet Fee for Domestic Flights Within the United States is Usd 99. You Can Pay This Fee When You Book Your Flight or During the Check-in Process.

Are There Any Restrictions on the Types of Pets Allowed on Frontier Airlines Flights?

Yes, There Are Restrictions on the Types of Pets Allowed. Big Birds (Macaws, Parrots, Cockatoos, and Birds of Prey), Rodents (Mice, Rats, Squirrels, Ferrets, and Beavers), Reptiles, Amphibians, Spiders, Bugs, and Large Mammals (Such as Lions, Tigers, or Bears) Are Not Allowed on Frontier Airlines Flights.

Can I Bring More Than One Pet on a Frontier Airlines Flight?

Each Passenger is Allowed to Carry Only One Pet Carrier and a Maximum of 10 Pet Containers Are Allowed on a Single Flight.

Can I Use a Pet Carrier as My Personal Carry-on Item on Frontier Airlines?

Yes, You Can Use a Pet Carrier as Your Personal Carry-on Item or Your Carry-on Bag. However, if You Have Another Carry-on Bag in Addition to the Pet Carrier, You Will Need to Pay an Extra Fee.