All information updated January 2024
Which airlines allow pets? Many. Which airlines allow in-cabin international pet travel for a reasonable fee? Some...
Planning an overseas trip isn't simple, and the process gets more complex when you decide to bring your dog. We learned this the hard way while planning our first international adventure to France and Italy with our long-haired dachshund Django (@DjangoTheGent on Instagram and Facebook).
While an increasing number of airlines are offering in-cabin international pet service, policies and pricing across carriers differ drastically. To make your future travel planning less complicated, here are the in-cabin pet policies of every major international airline.
And before you go, here are a few additional resources that may apply to you and help you as you plan any upcoming travels with your four-legged family
- In-cabin pet travel to the United Kingdom. Unless you have a service animal, no airlines offer in-cabin pet travel to the United Kingdom. If you do not want to put your best four-legged friend in cargo, here are alternative options for traveling safely to the UK with your dog.
- Emotional Support Animals (ESAs). The United States Department of Transportation (DOT) updated its definition of ESAs in December 2020, and shortly thereafter major airline began banning ESAs in cabin. Here is everything you need to know about the DOT's new rules and how it affects ESA and pet airline travel.
- How to take your dog from the US to Europe. Paperwork, documentation, and other requirements
Leave us a comment below if you have any questions!
International Airline Pet Policies For In-Cabin Pet Travel
Click on the airline carrier name to visit the airline’s pet policy website.
| Airline | In-Cabin Pets Permitted? | Minimum Age of Pet | One-Way Fee | Maximum Weight (Pet + Carrier) | # Pets Per Reservation | Carrier Dimensions (L x W x H, inches) | Customer Service |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aer Lingus | No, cargo only (Exception for assistance dogs) | 15 weeks old | 60-160 EUR, depending on pet's size and destination | 141lbs/64kg | 2 | Maximum 27″(L) x (W) 20″ x (H) 19″ (68 cm x 50 cm x 48 cm) |
800-474-7424 |
| Yes | Not stated |
Not stated. Call customer service to confirm (USA toll-free number: 866-879-7647) |
17 lbs (8 kg) | "A maximum of one container can be transported in the cabin. The container should hold no more than 3 animals or birds." | "The sum of all dimensions on length, width and height must not exceed 44х30х26 cm for rigid skipper. The sum of all dimensions must not exceed 126 cm for soft pet carriers of the closed type for transportation in the aircraft cabin." | 866-879-7647 | |
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Aeromexico |
Yes, on flights with a maximum duration of 6 hours | 8 weeks |
USD 162 (Low Season) -168 (High Season): USA, Canada, Central and South America (Except travel from/to Brazil, Chile, And Argentina. Taxes not included) MXN $1,350 (Low Season)-$1,700 (High Season) (within Mexico) |
20 lbs (9 kg) | 1 | 16 x 12 x 8 inches (or 40 x 30 x 20 centimeters) | 1-800-237-6639 |
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Yes On flights operated by Air Canada or Air Canada Rouge, and on Air Canada Express flights operated by Jazz, Sky Regional, and Exploits Valley Air |
10 weeks and fully weaned |
CAD 50 within Canada and US/Canada (excluding Hawaii) CAD 100 all other international routes |
Not stated. Carrier "must be big enough to allow your pet to stand up, turn around and lie down safely and comfortably." | 1 |
Hard-sided pet carrier max dimensions: 21.5 x 15.5 x 9 inches Soft-sided pet carrier max dimensions: 21.5 x 15.5 x 10 inches |
888-247-2262 | |
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Yes (except flights to/from the United Kingdom) Pets cannot travel in Business Class. |
3 months (Medium and long haul flights) |
USD 36 or EUR 35 (Spain and Balearic Islands) USD 52 or EUR 55 (Canary, Islands, Europe and Africa) USD 155 or EUR 150 (long-haul) |
22 lbs (10 kg) For ATR operated aircraft, max weight allowed is 13 lbs (6kg) |
3, provided that they are the same species, and they do not exceed the permitted dimension/weight limits. 5, between the cabin and the cargo hold |
21.5 x 14 x 10 (55 x 35 x 25 cm) |
844-415-3955 | |
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Yes Air France does not accept pets in the Business cabin on intercontinental flights. |
15 weeks 8 weeks for flights within France including Corsica 15 weeks for flights between metropolitan France and French Guiana) |
EUR 70 (within France); 125 EUR (between metropolitan France and Cayenne, Fort-de-France, Pointe-à-Pitre, Saint-Denis de la Réunion) EUR 125 (within Europe or between Europe and North Africa, i.e., Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia) EUR 125 (within the Caribbean)
EUR 400 (other flights) |
17 lbs (8 kg) | 1 |
18 x 11 x 9 (46 x 28 x 24 cm) |
800-237-2747 | |
| Pets are only allowed in the cabin on domestic India flights | 8 weeks | USD 100-200 | 11 lbs. (5 kg.) |
2 1; in the last row of first or business or economy class |
Soft containers only. The max is 18 in x 18 in x 12 in. | 888-634-1407 | |
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No, cargo only (Exception accredited service dogs) |
800-262-1234 | ||||||
| Yes | 8 weeks | 100 USD each way | Not stated |
"Up to 2 pets of the same species and similar size may travel in the same carrier, provided no body parts protrude from the carrier and the animals are not in distress." "Customer may travel with a maximum of 2 pet carriers in the main cabin, only when the adjacent seat is purchased by the same customer" |
17 x 11 x 9.5 (soft-sided pet carrier) 17 x 11 x 7.5 (hard-sided pet carrier) |
800-252-7522 | |
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Yes Exceptions are flights to the United Kingdom and Ireland. |
3 months |
USD 70 or EUR 60 (within Italy) USD 100 or EUR 90 (to/from Europe, North Africa, and Egypt) USD 230 or EUR 210 (to/from the rest of the world and the Middle East) |
Up to 22 lbs (10 kg) including carrier and food Max weight of animal is 17.5 lbs (8 kg); Max weight of pet carrier and pet food is 4.5 lbs (2 kg) |
Not stated |
Hard-sided carrier: 16 x 8 x 9.5 (40 x 20 x 24 cm) Soft-sided carrier: 16 x 8 x 11 (40 x 20 x 28 cm) |
877-793-1717* (24 hours daily, 7 days a week) | |
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Yes, within the 48 contiguous United States and between the United States and Canada, Mexico, Central America, Colombia and the Caribbean (some exclusions apply) Pets cannot travel in-cabin on transatlantic flights, transpacific flights, and flights to/from Argentina, Brazil, Chile |
8 weeks if pets are traveling within the U.S. and Puerto Rico. 16 weeks for all dogs traveling to the U.S. |
USD 125 per kennel |
20 lbs (9 kg) |
1 2 pets of the same species can travel in the same container |
Hard-sided Kennel Mainline flights: 19 x 13 x 9 inches (48 x 33 x 22 centimeters) Regional flights: Eagle: 16 x 12 x 8 inches (40 x 30 x 20 centimeters) Soft-sided Kennel 18 x 11 x 11 inches (46 x 28 x 28 centimeters) |
800-433-7300 | |
| ANA | No, cargo only | 800-235-9262 | |||||
| Austrian Airlines | Yes "In some countries such as Great Britain, Northern Ireland, Hong Kong and South Africa, animals must be transported as cargo regardless of their size" |
12 weeks (16 weeks if traveling to or from the United States) |
EUR 65 (within Austria) EUR 50 within Europe and the third countries (i.e., Iceland, Lichtenstein, Norway or Switzerland) |
17 lbs (8 kg) | 2 | Soft containers only. The max. container size is 118 cm (L+W+H) or 55 x 40 x 23 cm (21.5 x 16 x 9 in) | +43 5 1766 1000 |
| Asiana Airlines | Yes | 16 weeks |
USD 290 (U.S. routes) USD 140-210 (non-U.S. routes) |
15.4 lbs (7 kg) |
1 adult or 2 puppies or kittens under 6 months of age Combined weight of animals and bag cannot exceed 'Max Weight' |
The sum of width, depth and height cannot exceed 115 cm (45 in) and the height cannot exceed 21cm (8 in). Soft cases must be 26 cm or less and must be stowed under the seat. |
800-227-4262 |
| British Airways |
No, cargo only (Service dogs can fly in-cabin for free) |
800-247-9297 | |||||
| Brussels Airlines | Yes, except on flights to the United Kingdom. | 15 weeks (16 weeks for the USA) |
EUR 60 / CHF 70 / USD 70 (within Europe) EUR 100/ CHF 115 / USD 115(United States, Canada, Angola, Burundi, Congo, Rwanda, and Uganda) EUR 80 / CHF 90 / USD 90 (Egypt, Israel, and Morocco) EUR 90 / CHF 100 / USD 100 Benin, (Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Senegal, Sierra Leone, and Togo) EUR 50 / CHF 60 / USD 60 (Intra Africa) |
18 lbs (8 kg) |
2 adult pets or 3 puppies or kittens under 6 months of age and from the same litter Combined weight of animals and bag cannot exceed 'Max Weight' |
A soft sided carrier whose 3 dimensions cannot exceed 118 cm / 45 in | 866-308-2230 |
| Cathay Pacific Airlines | No, cargo only | 833-933-2244 | |||||
| Copa Airlines |
Yes, only Monday through Friday on international flights Transport of pets in business class is not allowed |
8 weeks to 11 years old (16 weeks for flights to the United States)
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USD 125 + taxes (international flights) USD 25 + taxes (domestic Panama flights) |
20 lbs (9 kg) | 1 |
Soft-sided containers only 18 x 11 x 11 inches |
305-871-1783 |
| Delta |
Yes Exceptions include flights to Hawaii, the United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Iceland, Hong Kong, UAE, Dubai, Dakar, Barbados, Jamaica, and flights whose average duration exceeds 12 hours |
10 weeks for domestic travel 16 weeks if traveling to the US from other countries 15 weeks for European Union travel |
U.S. / Canada / Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands: USD 95 International: USD/CAD/EUR 200 Brazil: USD 75 |
Not stated |
1 "One female cat/dog may travel with her un-weaned litter if the litter is a minimum of 10 weeks old to 6 months of age. There is no limit on the number of animals in the litter" |
Varies by aircraft. Call reservations to confirm. | 800-221-1212 |
| Emirates | No, cargo only |
800-777-3999 888-320 1576 (Text) |
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| EVA Air |
No, cargo only (Exception service dogs) |
800-695-1188 | |||||
| Finnair |
Yes "Pets are not permitted in Business Class on intercontinental flights since there is not enough room under the full-flat seats" |
8 weeks and fully weaned |
EUR 60: flights within Europe EUR 120, USD 130: intercontinental flights, including the Middle East |
17 lbs (8 kg) | 2, as long as the total weight does not exceed 8kg (17lb) |
Soft-sided carriers: 22 x 16 x 9 in (55 x 40 x 23 cm) Hard-sided carriers: 14 x 12 x 8 in (35 x 30 x 20 cm) |
+358 9 818 0800 |
| Frontier | Yes, on domestic U.S. flights and international flights to/from the Dominican Republic and Mexico | 8 weeks | USD 99 | Not stated | 1 | 18 x 14 x 8 inches | 801-401-9000 |
| Hawaiian Airlines |
Yes Pets are allowed in the main cabin on flights departing Hawaii for North America (except JFK, BOS, MCO and AUS airports) Pets cannot fly in first class or on international flights. Useful DJANGO Dog Blog article: How to Take a Dog or Cat to Hawaii and Avoid Quarantine |
8 weeks |
Travel within the State of Hawaii: $35.00 USD Travel between Hawaii and North America: $125.00 USD |
25 lbs | 1 adult pet, or 2 puppies or kittens (8 weeks to 6 months of age) of same litter within same carrier | 16 x 10 x 9.5 (pet travel carrier must be soft-sided) | 800-367-5320 |
| Iberia | Yes, except flights to the United Kingdom | Not stated |
€40/$50/£35 (Spain, except Canaries) €60/$73/£55 (Canaries, Europe, Africa & Middle East) €180/$210/£165 (America and Asia) |
17 lbs (8 kg) | 2 small animals of the same species may travel in the same container as long as they do not exceed Max Weight of 17 lbs (8 kg) |
18 x 14 x 10 in (45 x 35 x 25 cm) The sum of the 3 measurements cannot exceed 41 in (105 cm) |
800-772-4642 |
| Icelandair | No, cargo only | 800-223-5500 | |||||
| Jetblue | Yes; exceptions include flights to Jamaica, Barbados, St. Lucia, Cayman Islands, Trinidad & Tobago | Not stated | USD 125 | 20 lbs (9 kg) |
1 Max of "2 pets per traveler is allowed, each in their own carrier. In order to bring a second pet, a second seat and pet fee must be paid." |
17 x 12.5 x 8.5 inches | 800-538-2583 |
| KLM |
Yes Pets are only allowed in Business Class on flights within Europe. Pets are not permitted in the cabin in Business Class on intercontinental KLM flights. |
15 weeks | A fee of EUR 75 to EUR 400 applies, depending on the departure airport and destination | 18 lbs (8 kg) | 1 |
18 x 11 x 9 inches (48 x 28 x 24 cm) |
866-434-0320 |
| Korean Air | Yes | 8 weeks |
"Fees vary depending on departure country and destination |
15.4 lbs (7 kg) |
1 adult 2 puppies or kittens if they are the same breed, under 6 months of age, and in same carrier |
No larger than 115 cm (45 in), the height should be less than 20 cm (8 in). The height of soft case should be 26 cm high (10 in) or less | 800-438-5000 |
| LATAM Airlines | Yes In-cabin pet travel is not allowed on Boeings 767 and 787 and flights to/from Galapagos Islands, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Papeete, England, and to the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, Jamaica |
16 weeks |
Fee varies based on pet's size, departure location, and travel route. Call customer service at 866-435-9526 for an exact price. |
15 lbs (7 kg)
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1 |
Soft-sided pet carrier: Hard-sided pet carrier: |
866-435-9526 |
| Lufthansa | Yes |
12 weeks 15 weeks if traveling to/from Germany 16 weeks if traveling to the United States |
Fees are subject to change and depend on the route. Call customer service at 800-645-3880 for an exact price. | 18 lbs (8 kg) |
2 young animals of comparable size and a minimum age of 12 weeks OR 2 fully grown animals of comparable size OR a mother animal with one young animal (0–6 weeks) still dependent on the mother |
Soft-sided carriers only. Maximum container size is 22 x 16 x 9 in (55 x 40 x 23 cm) |
800-645-3880 |
| Meridiana (a.k.a. Air Italy) - no longer in operation as of early 2020 | |||||||
| Norwegian Airlines | Yes, within Argentina and on flights within Schengen and/or the EU (UK and Ireland excluded) | 8 weeks | USD 67-80 (online) or 83-95 USD (airport), per animal, each way | 18 lbs (8 kg) | 2 adults OR "up to three very small puppies or kittens travelling in the same container may be booked as one animal" | Pet travel carrier must be soft-sided The pet travel bag must not be bigger than 17 x 12 x 8 in (43 x 31 x 20 cm), or, if soft, should compress down to fit these dimensions |
800-357-4159 |
| Qantas | No, cargo only | 800-227-4500 | |||||
| Qatar Airways | No, cargo only | 877-777-2827 | |||||
| Royal Air Maroc |
Yes Exceptions are flights to the UK and flights operated by Qatar Airways. |
"The introduction in France of pets under 12 weeks is strictly prohibited" |
USD 29 (within Morroco) EUR 75 to/from Europe and Maghreb EUR/USD/CAD 120 to/from Africa, America, Brazil, Libya, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Qatar |
18 lbs (8 kg) | More than 1 animal per carrier is allowed provided Max Weight is not exceeded |
22 x 16 x 8 (55 x 40 x 20 cm) Total dimensions must not exceed 115 cm (45 in) |
800-344-6726 |
| Ryanair | No | ChatBot (Monday to Friday 07:00 - 22:00 CET) | |||||
| SAS | Yes |
8 weeks If less than 14 weeks old, you need a veterinary certificate stating the pet is approved for air transport. |
"The fee varies according to route and/or destination." Call customer service at 800-221-2350 for a price estimate. | 18 lbs (8 kg) | 2, provided Max Weight of 18 lbs (8 kg) not exceeded |
16 x 10 x 9 in (40 x 25 x 23 cm) "The container/carrier must be large enough for the pet to stand up, lie down and turn comfortably in. If you don’t fulfill these requirements you may not be allowed to bring your pet onboard." |
800-221-2350 |
| Singapore Airlines | No, cargo only | +1 833-727-0118 (24 hours) | |||||
| SWISS |
Yes Exceptions include flights to Hong Kong, Ireland, South Africa, United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom |
12 weeks "The same rule applies to flights from the USA. For flights to the USA, travel is only permitted from the age of 16 weeks and above" |
"The cost of transporting your pet depends on your destination and the size of the animal." Contact customer service at 877-359-7947 for an exact price.
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18 lbs (8 kg) | 2 | Only soft-sided pet carriers allowed The maximum container size is 118 cm (55 x 40 x 23 cm or 21.5 x 15.5 x 9 in) |
877-359-7947 |
| TAP Portugal |
Yes (except flights to the United Kingdom) For non-direct flights, "the connection time (time between two flights) must be at least 3 hours to ensure all necessary processes and procedures are completed" |
12 weeks 10 weeks for the Azores, Madeira, and Spain |
40 EUR / 48 USD / 61 CAD (within Portugal) 150 EUR / 185 USD / 235 CAD (intercontinental) 70 EUR / 88 USD / 111 CAD (Europe and Morocco) |
17 lbs (8 kg) | 1 | Soft-sided carries only with max dimensions of 15 x 12 x 6 in or 40 x 33 x 17cm |
800-221-7370 |
| THAI | No, cargo only | 800-767-3598 | |||||
| Turkish Airlines | Yes |
10 weeks Approval from a veterinarian must be provided for 10-12 week old pets |
80 TRY for domestic flights 160-390 USD for international flights depending on route and weight of pet carrier Click here for Turkish Airlines' in-cabin and hold pet travel fee tables |
17 lbs (8 kg) |
"Two animals of the same species, that are used to being together, may be transported in the same crate" provided their max weight doesn't exceed 17 lbs (8 kg) |
16 x 12 x 9 (40 x 30 x 23 cm) | 800-874-8875 |
| Ukraine International Airlines | Yes | Not stated | Calculated as excess baggage ("Pay for the carriage of your cat or dog in the cabin at least 24 hours prior to departure and save 50%") | 22 lbs (10 kg) | 2, provided Max Weight not exceeded | 21.5 x 16 x 8 inches |
+38 (044) 581-50-50 +38 (044) 593-76-08 |
| United Airlines |
Yes, except on flights to, from or through Hawaii, Australia, New Zealand, Cuba, Guam, Hong Kong, India, Jamaica, Panama, South Africa, Trinidad and Tobago, and the UK The in-cabin policy applies to flights operated by United and United Express® only |
8 weeks for domestic flights 16 weeks for international flights |
USD 125 (within the United States)\Additional $125 service charge for each stopover of more than four hours within the U.S. or more than 24 hours outside of the U.S. | "Only one pet is allowed in a kennel, and the animal must be able to stand up and turn around comfortably" | 1 |
Hard-sided pet travel carrier: 17.5 x 12 x 7.5 (44 x 30 x 19 cm) Soft-sided pet travel carrier: 18 x 11 x 11 (46 x 28 x 28 cm) "Soft-sided pet carriers may exceed these dimensions slightly, as they are collapsible and able to conform to under-seat space without blocking the aisle" |
800-864-8331 |
| Virgin Atlantic | No, cargo only | 800-862-8621 | |||||
| Volaris | Yes | "Pets younger than 4 months, or those that are breastfeeding, sick, dead, violent, or pregnant females are not accepted" | $1400 MXN if paid when originally booking the reservation. Fee increases if paid at the airport. | 22 lbs (10 kg) | 1 |
17.5 x 12 x 7.5 in (44 x 30 x 19 cm) "If traveling with a dog, the carrier to take it on board may be made of fabric or sturdy plastic. If traveling with a cat, it must be sturdy (plastic)." |
855-865-2747 |
| Vueling |
Yes Exceptions are flights to/from the United Kingdom or Ireland |
3 months (Microchip required) |
EUR 60 (international and Canary Islands) EUR 50 (domestic) |
17 lbs (8 kg) | 1 | Soft-sided pet travel bags only measuring 18 x 15 x 8.25 in (45 x 39 x 21 cm) | 02035143971 |
| WestJet |
Yes Exceptions are flights to/from Barbados, Hawaii, Ireland (Dublin), Jamaica, and the United Kingdom. |
8 weeks |
$50 - $59 CAD/USD for travel within/between Canada and the U.S. $100 - $118 CAD/USD for travel between Canada/U.S. and all destinations outside the U.S. |
22 lbs (10 kg) | 1 |
Soft-sided carriers only measuring no more than 16 x 10 x 8.5 in (41 x 25.4 x 21.5 cm) |
888-937-8538 |
Additional resources
Planning an international trip with your pup? Check out DJANGO's additional international pet travel resources:
68 comments
Michelle
Do you have any advice for flying a rabbit out of the UK. My daughter lives in Scotland, is moving back to the USA and has a 9 year old floppy earred bunny. She is adamant about not putting her in cargo. I have researched airlines that allow rabbits in cabin and it seems the flights must be 8 hours or less, which precludes most flights from Europe to USA.
Do you have any advice for flying a rabbit out of the UK. My daughter lives in Scotland, is moving back to the USA and has a 9 year old floppy earred bunny. She is adamant about not putting her in cargo. I have researched airlines that allow rabbits in cabin and it seems the flights must be 8 hours or less, which precludes most flights from Europe to USA.
DJANGO
@CURT WALKER Thanks so much for your comment, and I’m glad you found our article useful! This article only focuses on in-cabin airline pet travel, but you are absolutely right that certain aircrafts within each airline, especially smaller ones, may not allow pets in the cargo hold. We always strongly advise calling customer service BEFORE booking pet travel (cargo or in-cabin) to ensure there is room on the flight for you pet and ensure the pet policy hasn’t changed overnight.
@CURT WALKER Thanks so much for your comment, and I’m glad you found our article useful! This article only focuses on in-cabin airline pet travel, but you are absolutely right that certain aircrafts within each airline, especially smaller ones, may not allow pets in the cargo hold. We always strongly advise calling customer service BEFORE booking pet travel (cargo or in-cabin) to ensure there is room on the flight for you pet and ensure the pet policy hasn’t changed overnight.
Curt Walker
This is very helpful information. However, you have left out one very important fact. The type of aircraft used. Most airlines that fly Airbus Aircraft, do NOT all allow pets in cargo. People need to check the airline carefully. Thanks.
This is very helpful information. However, you have left out one very important fact. The type of aircraft used. Most airlines that fly Airbus Aircraft, do NOT all allow pets in cargo. People need to check the airline carefully. Thanks.
DJANGO
@MARYANNE DELLAFERA Thanks for your comment and kind words! I’m so glad you found this article useful as you plan your move to Italy with your three Pekingese dogs. And by the way, a huge congrats on the upcoming move!
That’s wonderful you’re traveling with two friends, so each can put one of your pups under their reservation. That’s so huge and helps tremendously, as you already know. And yes, it’s always important to call the airline in advance of your trip to ensure they have a space for your pup. Unfortunately there’s no way to confirm this info without calling.
Good luck planning your trip and moving abroad! Congrats again, and please let us know if future questions arise!
@MARYANNE DELLAFERA Thanks for your comment and kind words! I’m so glad you found this article useful as you plan your move to Italy with your three Pekingese dogs. And by the way, a huge congrats on the upcoming move!
That’s wonderful you’re traveling with two friends, so each can put one of your pups under their reservation. That’s so huge and helps tremendously, as you already know. And yes, it’s always important to call the airline in advance of your trip to ensure they have a space for your pup. Unfortunately there’s no way to confirm this info without calling.
Good luck planning your trip and moving abroad! Congrats again, and please let us know if future questions arise!
MaryAnne DellaFera
Hi! Thanks for this amazing resource on international pet travel! I am planning a move to Italy with my 3 pekingeses, and this is the only site I’ve been able to find that has UP TO DATE info on what airlines allow pets to travel in the cabin, including weight and size restrictions. Even so, it looks like there is only ONE airline that I’ll be able to use because my two girls are relatively big for pekes (they’re not show dogs). I’ll have to call the airline for additional info, but it would have taken me forever to gather all this info myself. I’ll be traveling with 2 friends (ie, 1 dog/person), but I don’t know how many dogs are allowed on the same plane. I hope we can all go together! This is a major trip for us, but the most stressful part is figuring out how to get my dogs there safely. I am very reluctant to have them in cargo, but I was beginning to think that was the only way my girls could travel.
Django is adorable!
Hi! Thanks for this amazing resource on international pet travel! I am planning a move to Italy with my 3 pekingeses, and this is the only site I’ve been able to find that has UP TO DATE info on what airlines allow pets to travel in the cabin, including weight and size restrictions. Even so, it looks like there is only ONE airline that I’ll be able to use because my two girls are relatively big for pekes (they’re not show dogs). I’ll have to call the airline for additional info, but it would have taken me forever to gather all this info myself. I’ll be traveling with 2 friends (ie, 1 dog/person), but I don’t know how many dogs are allowed on the same plane. I hope we can all go together! This is a major trip for us, but the most stressful part is figuring out how to get my dogs there safely. I am very reluctant to have them in cargo, but I was beginning to think that was the only way my girls could travel.
Django is adorable!
DJANGO
@ANN GALLUS According to Heathrow’s website, “We have a relief area in Terminal 2 and 3 and we are planning to introduce further facilities in Terminals 4 and 5. For directions to the Terminal 2 and 3 dog relief area, please ask a member of staff for more information.”
Terminal 2 and 3! If you’re not flying out of those terminals, I’d recommend arriving at the airport early so you have time to visit them with you little one. Safe travels!
@ANN GALLUS According to Heathrow’s website, “We have a relief area in Terminal 2 and 3 and we are planning to introduce further facilities in Terminals 4 and 5. For directions to the Terminal 2 and 3 dog relief area, please ask a member of staff for more information.”
Terminal 2 and 3! If you’re not flying out of those terminals, I’d recommend arriving at the airport early so you have time to visit them with you little one. Safe travels!
Ann Gallus
I have located the airlines that will be carrying my puppy in the cabin from London Heathrow to Houston. Long flight My question is this: Are there any pet relief areas in Heathrow. I have tried looking at their maps and googling but it is not clear. I will have a 4.5 hr drive to the airport so I will have to stop somewhere. Thank you.
I have located the airlines that will be carrying my puppy in the cabin from London Heathrow to Houston. Long flight My question is this: Are there any pet relief areas in Heathrow. I have tried looking at their maps and googling but it is not clear. I will have a 4.5 hr drive to the airport so I will have to stop somewhere. Thank you.
Samantha Brown
Your blog is very informative and has “need to know” topics. I would never let my pet travel as cargo. They either travel with me or I would not go. I can’t imagine how stressed out my pet would be traveling as cargo.
Your blog is very informative and has “need to know” topics. I would never let my pet travel as cargo. They either travel with me or I would not go. I can’t imagine how stressed out my pet would be traveling as cargo.
DJANGO
@ANN GALLUS Thank you for your question about which airlines allow pet-friendly travel from the UK to the US.
Departing the UK with a pet in-cabin is not easy. Most airlines do not allow in-cabin pet travel to or from the UK – these include Air Lingus, American Airlines, British Airways, Delta, United, and Wow.
The good news – Air France, KLM and Lufthansa all allow in-cabin pet travel from the UK to the US (I just spoke to customer service reps from all three airlines). I would still call their customer service before booking your flight just to make sure their policy hasn’t changed and ensure there is space on the flight for your puppy (some flights limit the total # of pets allowed per flight).
p.s. No airlines allow in-cabin pet travel into the UK. This is unfortunately a rule mandated by the UK government in an effort to curb the spread of rabies and unauthorized commercial sale of pets. We lay out every alternative pet-friendly route into the UK here:
https://djangobrand.com/blogs/news/flying-with-pets-in-cabin-to-the-united-kingdom
@ANN GALLUS Thank you for your question about which airlines allow pet-friendly travel from the UK to the US.
Departing the UK with a pet in-cabin is not easy. Most airlines do not allow in-cabin pet travel to or from the UK – these include Air Lingus, American Airlines, British Airways, Delta, United, and Wow.
The good news – Air France, KLM and Lufthansa all allow in-cabin pet travel from the UK to the US (I just spoke to customer service reps from all three airlines). I would still call their customer service before booking your flight just to make sure their policy hasn’t changed and ensure there is space on the flight for your puppy (some flights limit the total # of pets allowed per flight).
p.s. No airlines allow in-cabin pet travel into the UK. This is unfortunately a rule mandated by the UK government in an effort to curb the spread of rabies and unauthorized commercial sale of pets. We lay out every alternative pet-friendly route into the UK here:
https://djangobrand.com/blogs/news/flying-with-pets-in-cabin-to-the-united-kingdom
DJANGO
@RUTH LEWIS Great to hear you had a seamless experience getting to the UK with your two pups via an Air France flight to Paris! Mike and I (Steph) plan to take Django to London later this year and will be following your same travel route :)
DJANGO Pet Travel Resource: FLYING WITH PETS IN-CABIN TO THE UK
https://djangobrand.com/blogs/news/flying-with-pets-in-cabin-to-the-united-kingdom
@RUTH LEWIS Great to hear you had a seamless experience getting to the UK with your two pups via an Air France flight to Paris! Mike and I (Steph) plan to take Django to London later this year and will be following your same travel route :)
DJANGO Pet Travel Resource: FLYING WITH PETS IN-CABIN TO THE UK
https://djangobrand.com/blogs/news/flying-with-pets-in-cabin-to-the-united-kingdom
Ann Gallus
I am looking fro transatlantic flights from London Heathrow to the US…preferably to Chicago. Are there any that would allow me to bring my 12 week old puppy in the cabin with me? I understand there would be additional fees, and that the pup would have to be in an approved underseat pet carrier.
I am looking fro transatlantic flights from London Heathrow to the US…preferably to Chicago. Are there any that would allow me to bring my 12 week old puppy in the cabin with me? I understand there would be additional fees, and that the pup would have to be in an approved underseat pet carrier.
Ernst
Thank you for putting this together! We are planning to take our rough haired dachshund called broccoli tot the US from Europe ( and back , ofcourse) so this info is most usefull!
Thank you for putting this together! We are planning to take our rough haired dachshund called broccoli tot the US from Europe ( and back , ofcourse) so this info is most usefull!
ruth Lewis
I took my 2 small dogs to the uk 2 years ago (& am doing so again this year) we flew into Paris with airfrance then took the train to Calais where we met with a family member who drove us home via the tunnel. It was a long trip but worth it! The only place our paperwork for the dogs was checked was before we got on the channel tunnel in Calais. Airfrance charged $200 each dog & they traveled in the cabin with us
I took my 2 small dogs to the uk 2 years ago (& am doing so again this year) we flew into Paris with airfrance then took the train to Calais where we met with a family member who drove us home via the tunnel. It was a long trip but worth it! The only place our paperwork for the dogs was checked was before we got on the channel tunnel in Calais. Airfrance charged $200 each dog & they traveled in the cabin with us
DJANGO
@VERONA SAWYER Thanks for your question. You are absolutely right that no airlines allow in-cabin pet travel into the UK. The UK government does not allow the transport of pets into the UK via in-cabin air travel. This is a strictly-enforced policy to prevent rabies from entering the country via infected animals. The UK government believes they can better prevent the spread of rabies by allowing only approved airlines to transport pets via the cargo (aka hold or carriage). Here is a list of UK-approved airlines that allow cargo pet travel: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/pet-travel-approved-air-sea-rail-and-charter-routes-for-the-movement-of-pets/approved-air-routes-for-pet-travel. The only exception to this rule is if you are traveling with a Service/Assistance dog. Emotional support dogs and therapy dogs are not considered Service/Assistance dogs.
We’ll be doing a follow up post on alternative routes into the UK with pets, i.e. so one does not have to put their pup in cargo. We’ll post the link here in the comments and also in the article above.
@VERONA SAWYER Thanks for your question. You are absolutely right that no airlines allow in-cabin pet travel into the UK. The UK government does not allow the transport of pets into the UK via in-cabin air travel. This is a strictly-enforced policy to prevent rabies from entering the country via infected animals. The UK government believes they can better prevent the spread of rabies by allowing only approved airlines to transport pets via the cargo (aka hold or carriage). Here is a list of UK-approved airlines that allow cargo pet travel: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/pet-travel-approved-air-sea-rail-and-charter-routes-for-the-movement-of-pets/approved-air-routes-for-pet-travel. The only exception to this rule is if you are traveling with a Service/Assistance dog. Emotional support dogs and therapy dogs are not considered Service/Assistance dogs.
We’ll be doing a follow up post on alternative routes into the UK with pets, i.e. so one does not have to put their pup in cargo. We’ll post the link here in the comments and also in the article above.
Verona Sawyer
It seems that there are no airlines that let you take your pets in the cabin if you are goi g to the U. K. is this true ???
It seems that there are no airlines that let you take your pets in the cabin if you are goi g to the U. K. is this true ???
Connie Alman
Great advice! Thank you 🐾
Great advice! Thank you 🐾
DJANGO
@MICK So glad you found this useful! We’ll be updating the spreadsheet bi-annually to ensure we’re up to date with the airlines ever-changing pet policies!
@MICK So glad you found this useful! We’ll be updating the spreadsheet bi-annually to ensure we’re up to date with the airlines ever-changing pet policies!
Mick
Thank you for such s great source of data!
Thank you for such s great source of data!