Hawaiian Airlines Pet Policy

The Hawaiian Airlines pet policy is as follows:
Hawaii is the only rabies-free state in the US. To maintain this, the State of Hawaii has strict regulations, restrictions and several requirements that must be completed prior to travel. Check the State of Hawaii Animal Industry Division – Department of Agriculture Animal Quarantine Department for information regarding requirements, travel arrangements and fees to enter the State of Hawaii.
Effective Jan. 11, 2021, Hawaiian Airlines will no longer accept emotional support animals as service animals, in line with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s updated regulations (14 CFR Part 382). Emotional support animals may be transported as pets, if all pet acceptance requirements are met.
Small pets — dogs and cats only — are accepted in the cabin only on inter-island flights within Hawaii, and flights between the State of Hawaii and the US Mainland (excluding flights to/from JFK, BOS, or AUS).
Household birds will not be accepted for carriage in the cabin, but may be accepted as checked baggage.
Pets are not permitted to travel in the cabin on the following routes: International flights, including PPG; and long-haul domestic flights to/from JFK, BOS and AUS.
Due to floor space limitations, pets traveling in cabin will not be accepted in the First Class cabin on all North America flights; on flights to/from New York or Boston; on flights into the State of Hawaii; or on International routes (including Pago Pago).
Only dogs, cats and household birds are permitted to travel as checked baggage and are permitted only on inter-island flights within Hawaii, and flights between the State of Hawaii and the US Mainland (excluding flights to/from JFK, BOS, or AUS). Pets are prohibited as checked baggage on all international routes.
Due to respiratory difficulties an animal may experience while in transit and in Hawaii’s tropical climate, it is highly discouraged and not recommended that brachycephalic (short-nosed) animals travel as checked baggage.
During yearly embargo periods (April 15th – October 15th), HA is unable to accept animals as checked baggage under any circumstances. Embargo cities are as follows: San Jose, CA (SJC); Sacramento, CA (SMF); Las Vegas, NV (LAS); and Phoenix, AZ (PHX).
Pet and kennel combined weight must not exceed 70 lbs. If the combined weight is in excess of 70 lbs. HA may transport your animal via the Cargo department.
Taking a pet to a foreign country involves preparation and planning far in advance of your departure date. Requirements for pet travel to a foreign country are set by the destination country. If you are you traveling to another country and bringing along your pet you’ll need to meet the animal health requirements of the country you are visiting.
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