New DOT rules no longer include ESAs as allowable animals

The final rule still defines psychiatric service animals as service animals, but emotional support animals are no longer considered service animals. The rule allows airlines to limit individuals to 2 service animals, to limit them to animals that fit in the footspace on the plane, to require paperwork be completed regarding the animal’s health and behavior and includes other rules:

https://www.transportation.gov/briefing-room/us-department-transportation-announces-final-rule-traveling-air-service-animals