What documentation may an airline require for service animals?

An airline may require forms confirming the animal's training and behavior as documentation for service animals because these forms help to establish that the animal is appropriately trained to assist the individual with a disability. The Air Carrier Access Act allows airlines to require documentation that demonstrates the service animal's status, but it primarily focuses on the animal’s training to perform specific tasks related to the person's disability, rather than other factors such as breed or ownership.

While other types of documentation, like health certificates and proof of ownership, may be relevant in some contexts, the primary concern of airlines under the Air Carrier Access Act is ensuring that service animals can effectively support travelers with disabilities. Therefore, forms detailing the animal's training and behavior are essential to validate that the animal meets the necessary standards for service animals as defined in federal regulations.