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FORT WORTH, Texas (NEWSnet/AP) — American Airlines is relaxing part of its pet policy to allows owners to bring a companion and a full-size, carry-on bag.
Until this week, people who carried a pet into the cabin could have only one other small item that fits under the seat.
Anything larger, such as a carry-on bag with wheels, needed to be checked, for a $35 fee, or could be placed in the cargo hold.
Now American is letting passengers bring a pet in the cabin and also bring a regular carry-on bag or a personal item, but not both bags.
The previous policy struck some pet owners as unfair, since they already had to pay a pet fee.
An American spokeswoman confirmed the new rule took effect Thursday. She couldn’t explain the reason because the airline’s corporate offices were closed for Good Friday, and decision-makers were not available.
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