Pet travel Articles

The DOT ended free cabin access for Emotional Support Animals in 2021. In 2026, every major U.S. airline treats your ESA as a pet — fees, carriers, size limits and all. But there is a legal path that preserves full cabin rights at no charge: the Psychiatric Service Dog designation. This guide explains exactly what changed, why it changed, which airlines do what, what a PSD actually requires, and whether your dog might already qualify for the upgrade.

Can you take a dog in an Uber or Lyft in 2026? The rules are messier than either company admits — Uber Pet exists but drivers pocket less than half the surcharge, Lyft leaves everything to individual drivers, and the ADA creates a hard legal floor that both platforms quietly wish passengers didn't know about. This guide explains exactly how the system works, when a driver can legally say no, and what happens when they say no to a service dog.