Unlike Delta and United, there is not a requirement that individuals use a commercial shipper to ship animal cargo. During this period, Midway will not accept live animals as checked baggage or as cargo . Smaller pets will continue to be accepted in the passenger cabin if they meet certain criteria. United, Delta, and Continental previously announced similar embargoes. American Airlines has instituted summer restrictions the past several years.
Airlines also cite concerns about hot weather as a reason for the summer restrictions.
New information on the airline pet policies comes to AKC almost daily.