A service dog is pictured in an undated file image. (Shelly Yang/Kansas City Star/Tribune News Service via Getty Images) DALLAS - American Airlines is banning emotional-support animals in a move that will force most owners to pay extra if they want their pets to travel with them.The airline said Tuesday that it will allow animals in the cabin free of charge only if they are trained service dogs.
The change takes effect Monday, although passengers who already bought tickets can fly with a companion animal until Feb. 1.The move follows a similar decision by Alaska Airlines and is likely to be copied by other carriers.