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Know before you fly: OIA issues new rules for service animals

ORLANDO, Fla. — As of Monday, new rules are in place at Orlando International Airport when it comes to traveling with your service animal.

Passengers will be required to submit a federal form to their airline, attesting to the animal’s training and good behavior as well as certifying the animal’s good health.

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The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the final rule last month.

A service animal is defined as a dog, regardless of breed or type, “that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of a qualified individual with a disability, including a physical, sensory, psychiatric, intellectual, or other mental disability.”

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According to the rule, airlines will be allowed to recognize emotional support animals as pets, rather than service animals. The rule also permits airlines to limit the number of service animals that one passenger can bring onboard an aircraft to two service animals.

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Those traveling with service or emotional support animals should contact their airline directly for specific guidelines.

See the full final rule on traveling with service animals below: