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A service animal is defined as a dog that’s individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of a qualified individual with a disability, including a physical, sensory, psychiatric, intellectual, or other mental disability.

Forms and Advance Notice

  • You must submit the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Service Animal Air Transportation Form 48 hours prior to the flight
  • One form must be submitted for every new reservation and for each dog if travelling with two

Travel Requirements

  • Credible verbal assurance that your dog is trained to perform a task for a disability must be obtained by a Spirit team member at the airport
  • A service animal vest, harness, ID card, or registration are no longer accepted as the sole indication an animal is a trained service dog
  • Spirit Airlines only allows 2 dogs. If you have more, please contact the airline directly
  • Trained Service dogs cannot sit in an emergency exit row
  • The dog cannot block an aisle or extend into the aisle or other area that must remain clear for emergency evacuation
  • The dog cannot extend into another Guest’s foot space
  • All airports have pet relief areas. Contact Spirit Airlines for more information

Animal Behavior

  • Animals must be trained to behave properly in public and will not be permitted in the cabin if they display any disruptive behavior such as growling, biting, jumping, etc.
  • Animals may not be able to fly if all requirements are not met

International Travel

  • There may be additional documentation and requirements. (For more information, please visit the link below in the Airline Contact section)
  • The travel is responsible to ensure that the requirements are met

Airline Contact Information

If you have any questions or need any additional guidance, please contact the airline directly using the information below.

Contact #: (855) 728-3555
Additional Information: https://customersupport.spirit.com/en-US/category/article/KA-01492