Alaska Airlines has quietly adjusted its pet policy in a way that will please some travelers and frustrate others. Rabbits are back in the cabin after a short-lived ban, but household birds will soon be barred entirely.
Under the updated policy, rabbits may fly in the cabin provided they are transported in a soft-sided carrier that fits underneath the seat. Space must be reserved in advance and standard in-cabin pet fees apply. Alaska says those fees range from $100 to $200 each way, depending on the route and type of travel (neighbor island flights within Hawaii are $35 each).
However, the reinstatement comes with important limitations. The House Rabbit Society notes that Alaska’s updated rabbit policy only applies to flights within the continental United States and Alaska. Rabbits are still not accepted on flights to Hawaii or on international itineraries due to destination-specific restrictions.
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