New bookings for the transportation of dogs to the USA for travel starting 1 August 2024 possible again

Due to the new restrictions imposed by the US authorities, the transportation of dogs to the USA on passenger flights will be restricted for travel starting 1 August 2024. These restrictions apply to all dogs that are transported as carry-on baggage in the cabin (PETC) or in the cargo hold (AVIH).

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New bookings for travel on/after 1 August 2024:

New bookings for the transportation of dogs (PETC/AVIH) to the USA with a flight date on/after 1 August 2024 will be confirmed again with immediate effect for the airports ATL (Atlanta), LAX (Los Angeles), MIA (Miami), JFK (New York), PHL (Philadelphia) and IAD (Washington DC) – provided all CDC regulations are fulfilled. Dog transports to other US destinations are possible as air freight.

In addition to the breed, the SSR request must now include the age of the dog and a confirmation that the dog is microchipped.

Existing bookings for travel on/after 1 August 2024:

Existing bookings with a confirmed transport of a dog (PETC/AVIH/SVAN) to the USA for travel starting 1 August 2024 will still be honored provided all CDC regulations are fulfilled.

Dogs must

• appear healthy upon arrival
• be at least 6 months of age
• be microchipped

Important: The traveler must carry the CDC Dog Import Form Online Submission Receipt. This Import Form must be submitted prior to arrival at the airport via the CDC website. If travelers fail to present the confirmation (CDC Dog Import Form Online Submission Receipt) at check-in, the dog will be refused transportation.

Customers with an already confirmed booking of a dog to the USA can also rebook to another Lufthansa Group airlines flight or refund their ticket on an involuntary basis. This only applies to dogs booked an confirmed on/before 3 July 2024. Prerequisites: OS/SN/LH/LX/EN ticket stock. Please contact your Lufthansa Group Agency Support for this.

Transportation of assistance dogs (SVAN)

The transportation of assistance dogs (SVAN) is possible to all airports in the USA provided all CDC regulations are fulfilled. For any bookings of assistance dogs to the USA, please contact your Lufthansa Group Agency Support.

Other exceptions

Dogs of U.S. military personnel and U.S. government employees traveling on official business may enter the U.S. through any airport provided all CDC regulations are fulfilled.

Please note: It is still possible to have dogs transported to the USA as air freight, for example with Lufthansa Cargo, SWISS WorldCargo or with an air frei