Carrier Requirements & Policies: Sun Country Airlines
Acceptance
ESA (Emotional Support Animals): Not Accepted
PSA (Psychiatric Support Animals): Accepted Nationwide
Service Animals: Accepted Nationwide
PSA (Psychiatric Support Animals): Accepted Nationwide
Service Animals: Accepted Nationwide
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 Sun Country that you are traveling with a Service Dog or Psychiatric Service Dog.
- Complete and submit all required DOT / airline forms and accessibility requests in advance.
- Bring printed and digital copies of every document to the airport.
Route Limitations (Service Dogs)
- Service Dogs accepted on most U.S. routes under DOT rules and Sun Country’s accessibility policy.
- PSAs are treated as task-trained Psychiatric Service Dogs and may require additional DOT forms.
- ESAs are not recognized as assistance animals and must travel under standard pet rules if allowed on the route.
Forms & Official Policy (Links)
Source: Airline’s official service animal, pet, and accessibility information pages.