Airline Requirements for Pets

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At PetBlue Travel, we prioritize the safety and comfort of your pets during transit, which is why we partner with top commercial airlines renowned for their exceptional handling and care.  AA APetEmbark complies with the International Air Transport Association's (IATA) Live Animal Regulations (LAR), ensuring your pet's safe journey. The LAR outlines essential guidelines such as shipper and carrier responsibilities, container requirements, labeling, and handling procedures.

American PetEmbark™

Confirm eligibility to fly in cargo.

1. Over 8 weeks and healthy to fly.
2. Confirm route and aircraft.
3. Confirm temperatures are forecasted to be 85°F or below

Breed Restrictions

Brachycephalic or "short nosed dogs or mixed breeds of snub-nosed dogs and cats are not accepted in cargo - no exceptions. No breed restrictions for in-cabin as lona as the pet meet the minimum age requirement and fit properly in the accepted pet carrier under the seat.

Restricted Breeds: Dogs

American Staffordshire Terrier, Affenpinscher, Boston Terrier, Boxer (all breeds), Brussel Griffon, Bulldog (all breeds), Cane Corso, Chow Chow, Doque de Bordeaux, English Toy Spaniel, Japanese Chin, Lhasa Apso, Mastiff (all breeds), Pekingese, Pitbull, Presa Canario, Pug (all breeds),

Tibetan Spaniel, Shar Pei, Shih Tzu.

Restricted Breeds: Cats

Burmese, Exotic Shorthair, Himalayan, Persian

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American Airlines APetEmbark

Complete Information for Pets Traveling

Alaska Cargo Pet Connect™

Minimum age requirement of 8 weeks for cats and dogs and healthy to fly; cargo 100-500 kennel sizes accepted or most aircraft with the XXL or 700 kennel accepted on freighters only.

Breed Restrictions

Brachycephalic or "short-nosed dogs and cats are not accepted in cargo - no exceptions. The following breeds may still travel in-cabin as long as the pet meets the minimum age requirement and fit properly in the accepted pet carrier under the seat.

Restricted Breeds: Dogs

Boston Terrier, Boxer (all breeds), Bulldog (all breeds), Bull Terrier, Brussels Griffon, Chow Chow, English Toy Spaniel, Japanese Spaniel/Japanese Chin, Mastiff (all breeds),

Pekingese, Pit Bull (all breeds), Pug (all breeds), Shih Tzu, Staffordshire Terrier.

Restricted Breeds: Cats

Burmese, Exotic Shorthair, Himalayan, Persian

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Alaska Travel Pet Connect

Pets In Cabin Information

Small dogs, cats and household birds can travel in the cabin for a one-way fee that is collected at check-in. The pet must be able to fit in a soft-sided ventilated pet kennel that will go underneath the seat directly in front of you.

• Your pet must be at least 8 weeks old for domestic travel.
• Your pet dog must be 6 months old if traveling to the U.S. from another country and a pet cat must be at least 16 weeks old.
• Your pet must be at least 15 weeks old when traveling to the European Union.
• 1 pet is permitted per kennel with the following exceptions:
  • 1 female cat or dog may travel with her un-weaned litter if the litter is between 8 weeks and 6 months of age. There is no limit on the number of animals in the litter as long as they can fit safely in the kennel.
  • 2 pets of the same breed and size between the ages of 8 weeks and 6 months may be allowed to travel in 1 kennel, as long as they are small enough to fit into a single kennel and are compatible. If the pets are allowed to travel in 1 kennel, they will be charged as 1 pet.

Pets in kennels will count as your 1 carry-on item. In addition to the kennel, you are permitted to bring 1 personal item on board the aircraft.

Delta's Pet Policy

Delta's International Pet Policy

• We only accept small dogs and cats. No large dogs are accommodated on JetBlue. Unaccompanied minors cannot travel with a pet.
• Your pet and approved pet carrier count as one personal item and must fit under the seat in front of you.
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  • Only one pet is allowed per carrier, and they must be able to turn around comfortably when it’s closed.
  • All pets must remain inside the pet carrier while at the airport and on the plane.
  • If you purchased an additional seat for your pet, the carrier and pet must be stowed under the seat for taxi, takeoff and landing but can be placed on the empty seat during the flight.

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The minimum age for travel to/from the USA is 16 weeks for dogs and cats. Lufthansa normally does not enforce temperature restrictions except on snub-nose breeds of dogs and cats. 

Lufthansa Dangerous Dogs Information

Cargo Restricted Breeds

NONE (however, must be mindful of destination country restrictions)

Restricted breeds for In-cabin travel

Dogs: American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Bull Terrier, American Bulldog, Dogo Argentino, Karabash (Kangal/Anatolian Shepherd), Caucasian Ovcharka (Caucasian Shepherd), Rottweiler

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The only way for pets to enter the U.K. is via manifested cargo unless pet is an approved service or emotional support animal. BA does not accept pets in-cabin or as excess baggage. Minimum age for travel to/from the USA is 10 weeks for dogs and cats.

Cargo Restricted Breeds

No dangerous dogs, Bulldogs or pugs. Heat embargo above

75°F for snub-nose breeds such as the Boston Terrier, Boxer, Brussels Griffin, Chow Chow, English Toy Spaniel, Japanese Chin and Pekinese.

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Small cats and dogs.

Pets must be clean, healthy, harmless and mannerly.

The minimum age to fly in the cabin is 15 weeks of age.

Your pet’s carrier must:

• Have adequate ventilation on at least 3 sides (domestic US) or 4 sides (international)
• Be large enough for your pet to stand up and turn around comfortably
• Be able to accommodate your entire pet. No part of your pet can extend out of the carrier
• Be able to fit under the seat in front of you
• Have a waterproof bottom and absorbent pet pad
• Have secure fasteners (heavy duty zippers are recommended)

Maximum size carrier: 18″ x 11″ x 9.5″ (46 x 28 x 24 cm). Exit row or bulkhead seats cannot be reserved when flying with a pet.

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