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Is that dog (or pig) on your flight really a service animal?

Air Carrier Access Act, Americans with Disability Act, Civil Rights, Emotional Support Animals (ESA), Medical Assistance Animals, News, Pets
November 22, 2025

David Favre, a law professor at Michigan State University and editor in chief of its Animal Legal and Historical Center, said fraudulent cases eroded trust about service animals.

“There are many thoughtless, ignorant or arrogant people out there who only think of themselves,” he said. “Abuse is everywhere.”

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Alaska Airlines, Animal Legal and Historical Center, Arizona, Assistance Dogs International, Delta Airlines, Department of Transportation, hamster, Iowa, Michigan State University, Minnesota, National Education for Assistance Dog Services, peacock, University of Missouri, University of New Mexico, World Services for the Blind

DOT ANPRM: Traveling by air with service animals

Air Carrier Access Act, Civil Rights
November 22, 2025

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT or Department) is seeking comment on amending its Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA) regulation on transportation of service animals. The Department has heard from the transportation industry, as well as individuals with disabilities, that the current ACAA regulation could be improved to ensure nondiscriminatory access for individuals with disabilities, while simultaneously preventing instances of fraud and ensuring consistency with other Federal regulations.

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14 CFR 382, 38 CFR Part 35, ACCESS Advisory Committee, Advisory Committee on Accessible Air Transportation, Airlines for America, American Association of Peopler with Disabilities, Assistance Dogs International, Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law, Christopher and Dana Reeves Foundation, Department of Transportation, Disability Rights Educations and Defense Fund, DOT-OST-2018-0068, FAA Extension Safety Security Act, Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind, International Association of Canine Professionals, National Association of Deaf, National Disability Rights Network, National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Open Doors Organization, Paralyzed Veterans of America, Psychiatric Service Dog Partners, Psychiatric Service Dog Society, RIN No. 2105-AE63, Secretary of Transportation, The Arc of the United States, The National Council on Independent Living, United Spinal Association

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