Alaska Airlines policy aims to increase safety



Alaska Airlines has announced a new policy for guests flying with emotional support and psychiatric service animals, the company said.

For tickets purchased on or after May 1, guests traveling with emotional support or psychiatric service animals must provide animal health and behavioral documents, as well as a signed document from a medical doctor or mental health professional, at least 48 hours in advance of departure.

The change does not apply to Alaska´s policy for traditional service animals.

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