Airline Bird Carriers
Leaving on a jet plane? Take your bird with you in an airline approved bird travel carrier. Find several brands of IATA compliant bird travel carriers for airline travel, both cargo and in cabin. Learn more about travel with parrots in these articles:
Federal Guidelines FAQ's:
Bird Carriers for Parrots in the Passenger Cabin
Are there any airlines that do not allow pet birds to travel in the passenger cabin?
Not all airlines allow pets in the cabin, and some will only take dogs and cats. Afterall, a stressed parrot can get loud. Call the airline you will be using well in advance of your travel date to determine their current and exact requirements for transporting parrots. See the table below for airline information.
If my airline doesn't allow pets in cabin, is there a chance that there may be a pet any way ?
Yes. The Department of Transportation (DOT) has rules (14 CFR part 382)(PDF) that require airlines to allow passengers to fly with their service animals in the cabin on all U.S. airlines. Service animals are considered working animals that assist persons with disabilities rather than pets. An airline may not restrict anyone from traveling with their service animal, even if there are more than one on the flight. Current health certificates are not required nor are service animals required to be in a carrier.
How do I find out which airlines let birds fly in the passenger cabin, what sized bird carriers they require and what their policies are?
We recommend that you call the airlines that will be traveling to your Continental U.S. destination at least 6 weeks in advance of travel for domestic. Allow a minimum of 90 days for travel to Hawaii or for international travel. Once you know the particular airlines regulations, including bird carrier dimensions, you can purchase the appropriate bird carrier. Make sure that the bird carrier you choose is IATA Compliant.
Does the FAA have rules for in cabin pet travel?
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) allows each airline to decide if they will allow you to travel with your pet in the passenger cabin. If an airline does allow you to bring your pet into the cabin, the bird travel carrier is considered "carry on baggage and counts toward FAA carry on rules. Please see this link for more information:
rules (14 CFR part 121, section 121.589):
- Your airline bird carrier must fit underneath the seat without blocking any person's path to the main aisle of the airplane.
- Make sure that your bird carrier is safely and appropriately stowed prior to the closing of the cabin door.
- Insure that the bird carrier remains properly while the airplane is moving on the the ground, for take off and for landing.
- Should the flight attendant give you instructions regarding stowing your bird carrier, you must follow them without question.
You must MUST all FAA regulations. Moreover, most airlines have specific policies and procedures regarding pet in cabin travel. You may expect some of these procedures:
- A list of pet types that are allowed on board
- Limits on how many pets may be in the cabin on each flight
- How many pets each individual is allowed to carry on board
- Requirements about animal safety, order, and level of noise or offensiveness
- Many airlines require that the pet stay in the bird carrier for the entire flight.
- Plan to have a recently issued health certificate by a board certified veterinarian on your person
Where can I get more information about traveling with pets in cabin
In Cabin Pet Policies for popular airlines:
Please contact the individual airlines as mergers happen and rules change frequently
| Airline | Phone | Birds | Cats | Dogs |
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| Air Tran |
800-247-8726 |
NO |
Yes |
Yes |
| Alaska Air |
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| American Airlines |
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| Continental |
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| Delta |
800-221-1212 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| NWA |
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| Southwest Air |
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| United |
800-864-8331 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| US Air |
800-428-4322 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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