DOT UPDATES SERVICE ANIMAL FORMS TO SIMPLIFY COMPLETION
October 25, 2024
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On September 20, 2024, DOT amended the Service Animal Air Transportation Form and the Service Animal Relief Attestation Form following DOT’s Notice of and Request for Comments earlier this year. In addition to minor formatting changes, the updated forms reduce the number of questions asked, include specific completion instructions, and provide answers to frequently asked questions. Aside from the Service Animal Air Transportation Form and the Service Animal Relief Attestation Form, airlines are unable to request additional documentation from passengers traveling with service animals. Pursuant to the Air Carrier Access Act (“ACAA”), DOT alerted stakeholders that additional changes to the service animal forms may be forthcoming when its ACAA Advisory Committee reconvenes.
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