Passengers with Special Needs

Service Animals

Allegiant welcomes passengers traveling with a fully task-trained service animal. A service animal is a dog, regardless of breed or type, that is individually trained to do work or perform task for the benefit of a qualified individual with a disability, including a physical, sensory, psychiatric, intellectual, or other mental disability.

We have partnered with Open Doors Organization (ODO), a non-profit disability advocacy group, to streamline the completion of the required U.S. Department of Transportation Service Animal Transportation form. ODO provides the option to complete the required form online through their Service Animal Forms Portal (SAFP).

Warning: It is a Federal crime to make materially false, fictitious, or fraudulent statements, entries, or representations knowingly and willfully on this form to secure disability accommodations provided under regulations of the United States Department of Transportation (18 U.S.C. § 1001).

Allegiant requires the U.S. Department of Transportation Service Animal Transportation Form to be completed at least 48-hours prior to scheduled departure. We strongly recommend beginning the online process as soon as possible. If you do not wish to complete the required form online, a hard copy may be completed and emailed directly to Allegiant at [email protected] or mailed directly to Allegiant at:

Allegiant Air
Attn: Disabilities Team/ACAA
P.O. Box 371477
Las Vegas, NV 89137

U.S. Department of Transportation Service Animal Air Transportation Form

If travel is purchased within 48 hours of scheduled departure, we ask that you begin the online process as soon as possible rather than bringing your completed form to the airport. In addition, plan to arrive at the airport early to avoid any possible delays.

We recommend carrying a hard copy of the form with you when traveling. In addition, please review Allegiant’s Service Animal Guidelines prior to travel.

  • The behavior of all service animals will be assessed at the airport. The animal must always remain within the control of the passenger, and be securely harnessed, leashed, or always tethered to the passenger.
  • In addition, the size of the animal will be assessed to ensure the dog fits within the purchased foot space. If not, an additional seat may be required to be purchased to accommodate the dog.
  • Passengers are limited to two (2) fully trained service animals if required to perform work or tasks directly related to the passenger’s disability.
  • All animals must remain on the floor, under the seat or in the lap of the disabled passenger (if the animal visually appears to be less than approximately 30 lbs.).
  • All animals are prohibited from sitting on the seat, sitting on or eating from tray tables.
  • Allegiant only accepts for transport domestic dogs as a service animal. All animals are expected to be fully task trained to behave in a public setting. Per the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 14, Part 382 (administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation), Allegiant reserves the right to deny transport to any animal displaying disruptive behavior, such as, but not limited to:
    • Growling, snarling, biting, attempting to bite or acting in an aggressive manner
    • Running around or jumping on other passengers
    • Relieving themselves in the airport terminal or in the aircraft cabin
    • Barking excessively (other than alerting passenger as trained)

If a passenger or a fully trained service animal does not meet the above requirements and/or the requires set forth within our Contract of Carriage, Allegiant reserves the right to deny transport to the animal. Please contact us if you have questions or concerns about traveling with your fully trained service animal.

Service Animals In-Training, Law Enforcement/Search and Rescue Dogs

Allegiant welcomes service animals in-training, on-duty law enforcement/search and rescue dogs on a case-by-case basis. However, we require notification at least 72 hours in advance of scheduled departure for verification. Please note our normal animal policies are applicable and Allegiant reserves the right to deny the request without cause. Contact us at [email protected] and be prepared to provide supporting documentation attesting to the work or training status of the dog.

View the USDOT Airline Passenger with Disabilities Bill of Rights.



Wheelchair Assistance & Mobility Devices

Allegiant is committed to assisting passengers with mobility disabilities. We strongly encourage our passengers to request the assistance needed in advance, so we are prepared to assist you. Please submit a Special Service Request (SSR) when booking or add an SSR to an existing itinerary directly through Manage Travel. If you have questions or require additional assistance, email our Disabilities Team by completing a Customer Request For Assistance Form and select the “Disability & Wheelchair Assistance” option in the “Nature of Your Request” dropdown menu. If your travel is within 48 hours, please contact Allegiant Customer Care at (702) 505-8888.

We encourage passengers requiring assistance to arrive at the airport at least two (2) hours before scheduled departure and no later than 45 minutes before departure. Please note that our ticket counters close 45 minutes before scheduled departure and may not be staffed after closing.

Allegiant offers several levels of mobility assistance to passengers:

  • To/from the gate area - The passenger is able to walk from the gate area to their seat on the aircraft.
  • To/from the aircraft - The passenger is able to walk from the opening of the plane to their assigned seat.
  • Non-ambulatory - The passenger requires transfer assistance using an aisle wheelchair to reach their assigned seat.

We offer pre-boarding to our passengers with a disability and to those who need additional time boarding. If you wish to pre-board your flight, we suggest arriving at the gate area at least one (1) hour before scheduled departure.

To receive assistance upon airport arrival, please verbally alert an Allegiant representative at the ticket counter. Although we do not have a curbside presence at most airports, assistance can be provided from the airport curb. The passenger needing assistance should remain in the vehicle while another person enters the airport to alert an Allegiant representative at the ticket counter.

Note that Allegiant serves some airports that do not offer a jet bridge for boarding and a switchback ramp is used instead of a jet bridge. If you need assistance boarding or deplaning with the outdoor switchback ramp, please let us know by submitting a Special Service Request (SSR) through Manage Travel.

Upon landing, passengers who need assistance should remain seated until all other passengers have deplaned. Our team will board the aircraft and assist all remaining passengers. If you checked your mobility device, it will be returned to you at the aircraft door or the bottom of the switchback ramp unless you specify your device should be returned to you at the baggage claim area. Our team can assist passengers towards the baggage claim area, the in-terminal rental car area, and the airport curb. Please note that our team cannot remain with a passenger waiting for ground transportation.

Mobility devices will be transported free of charge and can be checked in at the departing gate before departure. Please note that battery-operated wheelchairs and scooters cannot be stowed in the cabin. If any assistive device is unable to comply with FAA regulations, it may be denied for transport. Review the criteria listed below to ensure safe transport of your device. For a list of restricted items, please review the Mobility Aids section in the Restricted Articles document.

We strongly encourage passengers to:

  • Arrive at the gate area at least one (1) hour before departure, especially if an aisle wheelchair is needed.
  • Label the wheelchair with your contact information.
  • Remove all detachable items that may separate from the device during flight and take them with you in the cabin to stow in the overhead bin.
  • Remove all fragile items (e.g., joystick, footrest, leg guards) and take them with you in the cabin to stow in the overhead bin.
  • Provide an Allegiant representative with pertinent instructions for handling and stowing the device in the cargo area.
  • If your device weighs more than 200 lbs., please let us know by emailing [email protected].

An Allegiant representative will evaluate all batteries before acceptance. The battery and device must:

  • Be easily accessible for review
  • Display clear battery details and information in English
  • Not show any signs of a defect
  • Have an effective means of preventing accidental activation, such as a key turned to the “Off” position, an “On/Off” switch, or a turning kill switch, which must be used

If you have any questions about your device, please email our Disabilities Team at [email protected] with detailed information.

Lithium-ion Battery Requirements

  • If within an enclosed, protective battery housing that is not easily removed and is integrated into the design of the device, there are no watt-hour (Wh) limitations and the battery may remain with the device in the cargo hold.
  • If the battery is not adequately protected and it is a collapsible device with exposed batteries, the battery must be removed and carried as a carry-on. The battery cannot exceed 300 watt-hours (Wh). Additionally, one (1) spare battery, not exceeding 300 watt-hours (Wh), or two (2) spare batteries, not exceeding 100 watt-hours (Wh) each, may be carried on board the aircraft.

Lithium Metal (Non-Rechargeable Lithium) Battery Requirements

  • Forbidden for transport.

Spillable (Wet Cell) Battery Requirements

  • Battery must be securely attached to the wheelchair/scooter in an enclosed, protective housing.
  • Battery cables must be disconnected and terminals insulated to prevent short circuit.
  • When it is not possible to stow the device in an upright position, the battery must be removed and placed in a battery box in the aircraft cargo area by an Allegiant representative.

Non-Spillable (Dry Cell) Battery Requirements

  • Battery must be securely attached to the wheelchair/scooter in an enclosed, protective housing.
  • When it is not possible to stow the device in an upright position, the battery cables will be disconnected and/or terminals protected to prevent short circuit and placed in an upright position.

Manual Wheelchair

A folding, collapsible, or break-down manual wheelchair can be transported in the aircraft cabin. Allegiant has the ability to accept up to two (2) wheelchairs in the aircraft cabin, but if the flight is full, only one (1) wheelchair will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. The wheelchair must not exceed 13” x 36” x 42” without removing or disassembling the wheels with tools.

Allegiant’s fleet is comprised of different aircraft types; we operate the Airbus 319-320 and the Boeing B737. The dimensions for the cargo area for each aircraft are as follows:

Cargo Door
Airbus A319 - 73” height x 80” wide
Airbus A320 - 73” height x 80” wide
Boeing B737 - 48” height x 48” wide

Cargo Interior
Airbus A319 - 48” height
Airbus A320 - 49” height
Boeing B737 - 46” height

If your assistive device cannot be accommodated through the aircraft cargo door scheduled to complete your flight, please let us know so we can re-accommodate you to a different flight.






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