A woman could’ve gotten herself in trouble after taking a risky flight with a surprise guest. Instead, she brought her dog onto a plane without saying anything and saved herself $125.
In a video with over 119,000 views as of Oct. 29, @ifheknomeheoweme shared her entire process that led her to get out of a pet fee. She says she was able to sneak her small dog onto her plane by hiding it in a bag. Surprisingly, the dog didn’t yelp or make any sudden noises, helping her get it through TSA and through the jet bridge. She allegedly somehow managed to sneak it past pretty much every security measure, saving her the trouble of paying for the fee.
The only problem, as some commenters pointed out, was that she posted about it on the internet. “You’re about to be put on the no-fly list,” wrote one concerned commenter.
What is the no-fly list?
The no-fly list is a federal database of individuals who are permanently banned from boarding commercial aircraft in the United States. They’re also not allowed to fly over the U.S commercially, which can limit some international travel. That translates to every minor and major airline, from Spirit to Delta Airlines. Generally, “security threats” or people who make grievous decisions while flying commercially end up on this list. It’s monitored by a group called the Threat Screening Center (TSC).
What defines a security threat? Usually, it means committing an act of domestic or international terrorism, or threatening to do so. Making threats against government facilities, embassies, or representatives can fall under this. Any actions that threaten the safety of other passengers or general civil aviation security could also land a person on that list.
What would an airline do if they found a hidden furry friend on board?
While some people theorize that bringing a surprise pet on board could land you on a no-fly list, that’s not guaranteed. It generally depends on the airline and what decisions the flight crew makes when approaching the situation.
If an airline finds your pet on board, they have several options. They might simply charge the pet fee at the gate. One commenter had this happen to them, writing, “Do not let the flight attendants see the dog either. They have a list of dogs on flight, [and] if they see one not counted for they will tell the worker at the gate. I was getting off my flight, [and] the gate agent made me pay.”
Alternatively, they could remove the passenger and pet if discovered before the plane departs, forcing the customer to book another flight.
In harsher situations, an airline might apply penalties for breaking rules. When booking a flight, passengers agree to the airline’s policies, and violating them can result in charges.
Only in extremely severe cases would an airline report the situation to federal authorities, which could lead to a permanent no-fly listing.
What do airlines charge to get your pet onboard?
Airlines charge a variety of prices to bring furry friends aboard. There’s no one-size-fits-all policy for any of them, with prices ranging from $99-$200.
As of October 2025, Alaska Airlines offers flights each way for your pet for $100. Southwest Airlines will let you travel with a critter for $125. Delta Airlines and JetBlue Airways have a $150 pet fee. Last but not least, American Airlines costs $200 per kennel that you bring, making it the most expensive out of this specified list of general Airline carriers.
Some airlines don’t list their pet fees until you book with them, but other websites have information about their booking fees. Frontier Airlines has a $99 booking fee, according to Airlinepolicies.com. That information generally isn’t available on its website, instead describing a “one-way” fee made while booking or editing a flight.
These fees cover small cats and dogs traveling, but they’re not made for large 50-pound or up dogs. Generally, service animals fly for free, with separate rules applying to them.
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