Carrier Requirements & Policies: Scandinavian Airlines (SAS)
Acceptance
ESA (Emotional Support Animals): Not Accepted
PSA (Psychiatric Support Animals): Accepted
Service Animals: Accepted
PSA (Psychiatric Support Animals): Accepted
Service Animals: Accepted
Quick Checklist (Bring to the Airport)
Required Documentation & Gear (must bring)
- Physical ID Card (animal + handler identification).
- Recognition Gear: Service Animal vest, bandana, or harness.
- All airline-required pre-approval forms.
- Vaccination Records including rabies certificate.
- Microchip matching all documents.
- Veterinary Health Certificate.
Preferred Documentation (greatly facilitates acceptance and pre-clearance)
- Registration Certificate (our registry is accepted by all airlines).
- Prescription Letter for PSA or Service Animal.
- Behavior Certificate.
Steps to Take (in Order)
- After booking, notify airline of your Service Animal.
- Submit required documents.
- Bring printed and digital copies.
Route Limitations (Service Dogs)
- Service Dogs accepted on most routes, including within Scandinavia and Europe, subject to local entry rules.
- PSAs are treated as task-trained Service Dogs and may require extra review.
- ESAs are not recognized as assistance animals and may need to travel under SAS’s pet-in-cabin or checked-pet rules if permitted on the route.
Forms & Official Policy (Links)
Source: Airline’s official service animal and pet travel policies (SAS special assistance and pet transport pages).