Pets in Cabin

Rules for Pets in Cabin

Animals will only be accepted for transportation in the passenger compartment, except when traveling on the seaplane – where the special provisions are fully explained here. Advance arrangements must be made.

The animal must be:

• Harmless, inoffensive, odorless, and require no attention during transit
• Confined in a container subject to inspection and approval by the Carrier before acceptance
• In a container no larger than 17”L x 16”W x 9”H and must be stowed under the seat.  Containers for transporting animals must be supplied by the passenger. Containers must be leak-proof, structurally sound, free from all broken wires or protrusions, and properly ventilated. Containers must never be locked as animals must be accessible in case of emergency. Containers must be large enough for pet to stand, sit and change positions comfortably

The passenger must make all arrangements, and assume full responsibility for complying with any applicable laws, customs, and/or other governmental regulations, requirements, or restrictions of the country, state, or territory to which the animal is being transported. The maximum number of animal containers per aircraft is ten, in order to ensure the safety and well-being of any animal transported. Carriage of animals is limited to one animal per container, except that two kittens or two puppies under 10 weeks of age, or two household birds will be permitted in a single container

Charges for Pets

Pets in cabin are subject to a service charge per animal container, each way, as follows: 

Domestic and international flights: $98

Emotional Support Animals

Effective January 11, 2021, Silver will no longer accept emotional support animal bookings on any Silver or Seaborne flight. This change follows a final rule issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation, which states carriers are no longer required to recognize emotional support animals as service animals. The DOT's final rule is available here. Effective with the new DOT rule, emotional support animals will be transported in accordance with pets in cabin policies and procedures for those that qualify. Silver and Seaborne continue to accept domestic cats, dogs, and household birds for transportation, subject to the policies already in effect. 

Service Animals

Silver Airways will permit a trained service animal to accompany a qualified individual with a disability. A service animal should sit in the floor space in front of the passenger's assigned seat but cannot protrude into the aisles. Passengers may use an approved in-cabin kennel no larger than 17” L x 16” W x 9” H for smaller animals provided its use meets stowage requirements. Exit row seating is prohibited. Effective January 11, 2021, a customer traveling with trained service dogs will be required to fill out a DOT form confirming the animal meets training and health qualifications. The customer should present the documentation at the ticket counter or at the departure gate. Additional documentation may be required for an animal traveling to international destinations.

Traveling Internationally with Pets

To the United States and Puerto Rico: 

Effective August 1, 2024, the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has introduced new requirements for the entry of all dogs into the United States and Puerto Rico. These rules apply to dogs traveling in the cabin, as checked baggage, and even to assistance dogs. More information on the new regulations can be found on the CDC website.

One of the new requirements is the completion of this official form a few days before the date of travel. In the yellow box at the top of the form, you must state whether or not the dog has been in a country or region at high risk of rabies infection in the last six months. If that is the case, additional information will be required.

After submitting the form, you will receive a receipt that you must show in printed or digital format at the Silver Airways check-in desk both on the day of your departure flight and when you arrive in the United States, along with any other required documents for your dog. 

We strongly recommend arriving at the airport at least 90 minutes prior to your originally scheduled flight time to ensure you have ample time to complete this process. 

If your dog has been in a high-risk area and you do not have a valid vaccination certificate issued in the United States, or an export health certificate approved by the USDA, entry will only be permitted through one of the six airports that have CDC animal care facilities: Atlanta, Los Angeles, Washington, New York, Miami or Philadelphia. You must also pre-book your dog's stay at these facilities.

Please note: Silver Airways will not accept any dogs flying from Santiago, Dominican Republic (STI) to San Juan, Puerto Rico (SJU) unless they are registered service dogs and meet all CDC requirements. This policy is in accordance with the new CDC regulations and is designed to ensure the safety and well-being of all passengers.

To Puerto Rico: 

For all rules regarding importing animals to Puerto Rico click here. 

To The Bahamas:

To British Virgin Islands:

BVI rules for importing dogs and cats can be found here.