How to read this table
Cabin limits are typically dog + carrier combined. "Brachy" = brachycephalic (snub-nosed) breeds: Bulldogs, Pugs, Boxers, Boston Terriers, Shih Tzus, Pekingese and similar. Policies change often — treat this as your shortlist, then verify on the airline's live policy page before paying for anything.
| Airline | Cabin | Hold / cargo | Carrier size | Typical fee | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aegean Airlines | Yes 8 kg (dog + carrier, cabin) / 25–70+ kg (hold) | Yes | 55×40×23 cm (cabin) | €35 domestic / €65 international (cabin) | Open guide |
| Aer Lingus | No 64 kg max (dog + crate, cargo) | Yes | Min 68×50×48 cm crate (from N. America) | Varies by route (cargo rates via IAG Cargo) | Open guide |
| Air Asia | No N/A | No | N/A | N/A | Open guide |
| Air Canada | Yes 10 kg (cabin, dog + carrier combined) | Yes | 43×27×20 cm (hard) / 55×40×23 cm (soft) | From CAD $67 (domestic) / CAD $118+ (international) | Open guide |
| Air France | Yes 8 kg (cabin, dog + carrier combined) | Yes | 46×28×24 cm (cabin, soft-sided only) | €70–€200 (cabin) / €80–€400+ (hold) | Open guide |
| Air New Zealand | No Varies by aircraft and route | Yes | IATA-compliant crate required | Varies (cargo rates, from NZD $100+ domestic) | Open guide |
| Alaska Airlines | Yes No Weight Limit (must fit in carrier) | Yes | Hard: 17×11×7.5 in / Soft: 17×11×9.5 in | $100 each way (cabin) | Open guide |
| American Airlines | Yes 20 lbs (dog + carrier combined) | Yes | 19×13×9 in (max, varies by aircraft) | $150 each way | Open guide |
| Avianca | Yes 10 kg (dog + carrier, cabin) / 70 kg (hold) | Yes | 55×35×25 cm (cabin, soft-sided) | From $16–200 (varies by route and season) | Open guide |
| British Airways | No N/A (cargo crate limits apply) | Yes | Min. 68×50×48 cm (IATA crate). Max depends on aircraft. | From £800+ (manifest cargo via IAG Cargo) | Open guide |
| Cathay Pacific | No Varies by route and aircraft | Yes | IATA-compliant rigid crate required | Charged as excess baggage by weight/zone | Open guide |
| Condor | Yes 6 kg (dog + carrier, cabin) / varies (hold) | Yes | 55×40×20 cm (cabin) / IATA-compliant (hold) | €73–122 (cabin) / €97–250+ (hold, by zone) | Open guide |
| Copa Airlines | Yes 8 kg (dog + carrier, cabin) / varies (hold) | Yes | 45×30×20 cm (cabin) | From $50–150 (varies by route) | Open guide |
| Delta Air Lines | Yes No Weight Limit | No | 18×11×11 in (soft-sided recommended) | $150 (USA/Canada) / $200 (Intl) | Open guide |
| EVA Air | No Varies (IATA crate required) | Yes | IATA-compliant crate required | Based on weight and route (cargo rates) | Open guide |
| Emirates | No N/A (IATA crate limits apply) | Yes | IATA-compliant crate required | From $500+ (varies by route and crate size) | Open guide |
| Etihad Airways | Yes Cabin pets: 8 kg max including carrier | Yes | Cabin carrier: 40 x 40 x 22 cm under-seat, or 50 x 43 x 50 cm with an extra seat | Cabin pets from USD 399 per flight / Cargo varies | Open guide |
| Finnair | Yes 8 kg (dog + carrier, cabin) / 75 kg (hold) | Yes | 55×40×23 cm cabin / IATA-compliant crate (hold) | €40–70 (cabin) / €80–300 (hold, varies by route) | Open guide |
| Frontier Airlines | Yes No Weight Limit (must fit in carrier) | No | 18×14×8 in (soft-sided carriers only) | $99 each way | Open guide |
| Hawaiian Airlines | Yes 25 lbs cabin / 70 lbs checked (dog + carrier) | Yes | 17×11×9.5 in (cabin, soft-sided) | $100 cabin / $200 checked (as of Jan 2026) | Open guide |
| Iberia | Yes 8 kg (cabin, dog + carrier combined) | Yes | 45×35×25 cm (cabin) | €50–€150 (cabin, route-dependent) | Open guide |
| Japan Airlines (JAL) | No Varies by crate size and route | Yes | IATA-compliant crate required (multiple size tiers) | ¥3,300–¥6,600 (domestic) / Varies (international) | Open guide |
| JetBlue | Yes 20 lbs (9 kg, dog + carrier combined) | No | 17×12.5×8 in (hard) / 18×11×11 in (soft) | $125 each way | Open guide |
| KLM Royal Dutch Airlines | Yes 8 kg (cabin, dog + carrier combined) | Yes | 46×28×24 cm | €60–€200 (varies by route) | Open guide |
| Korean Air | Yes 7 kg (cabin, dog + carrier combined) | Yes | 40×30×20 cm (cabin, hard-sided) / Soft-sided varies | $100–$200 (cabin) / Cargo varies | Open guide |
| LATAM Airlines | Yes 7 kg (dog + carrier, cabin) / varies (hold) | Yes | 55×35×25 cm (cabin) | From $50–200 (cabin, varies by route) | Open guide |
| LOT Polish Airlines | Yes 8 kg (dog + carrier, cabin) / 75 kg (hold) | Yes | 55×40×20 cm (cabin) | €40–60 (cabin, Europe) / €60–150 (intercontinental) | Open guide |
| Lufthansa | Yes 8 kg (dog + carrier combined) | Yes | 55×40×23 cm | €60 (domestic) / €80–€110 (intra-EU / intercontinental) | Open guide |
| Qantas | No Varies (domestic checked baggage: max 48kg combined pet + crate) | Yes | IATA-compliant crate required | From AUD $395 (domestic) / Varies (international via Qantas Freight) | Open guide |
| Qatar Airways | No N/A (IATA crate limits apply) | Yes | IATA-compliant crate required | Varies by route (typically $300–$1,500+) | Open guide |
| SAS Scandinavian Airlines | Yes 8 kg (cabin, dog + carrier combined) | Yes | 40×25×23 cm (cabin) | From €/SEK 600–900 (cabin, route-dependent) | Open guide |
| Singapore Airlines | No 32 kg max combined (pet + crate) for checked baggage | Yes | IATA crate — max height varies by aircraft: 70cm (A350), 60cm (A380), 101cm (B777), 111cm (B787) | Charged as excess baggage (varies by route) | Open guide |
| Southwest Airlines | Yes No strict weight limit (must fit in carrier under seat) | No | 18.5×8.5×13.5 in (carrier must fit under seat) | $125 each way | Open guide |
| Swiss International Air Lines | Yes 8 kg (cabin, dog + carrier combined) | Yes | 55×40×23 cm (cabin, soft-sided) | CHF 80 (domestic/Europe cabin) / CHF 150–200 (intercontinental) | Open guide |
| TAP Air Portugal | Yes 8 kg (cabin, dog + carrier combined) | Yes | 45×35×20 cm (cabin, soft-sided) | €35–€80 (cabin domestic/Europe) / €150–€200 (intercontinental) | Open guide |
| Thai Airways | No Varies (cargo, IATA crate required) | Yes | IATA-compliant crate required | Based on weight and route (cargo rates) | Open guide |
| Turkish Airlines | Yes 8 kg (cabin, dog + carrier combined) | Yes | 40×30×23 cm (cabin, soft-sided only) / up to 125×75×75 cm (cargo, 50 kg max) | From $15 (domestic) / $70–$320 (international, route-dependent) / Cargo varies | Open guide |
| United Airlines | Yes No Weight Limit | No | Hard: 17.5×12×7.5 in / Soft: 18×11×11 in | $150 each way (+$150 layover fee for 4hr+ connections) | Open guide |
| Virgin Atlantic | No N/A | No | N/A | N/A — no pet transport currently offered | Open guide |
| WestJet | Yes No published weight limit (must fit in carrier) | Yes | 41×21.5×25.4 cm (cabin, soft-sided only) | CAD $50–59 domestic / CAD $100–118 intl (cabin) | Open guide |
| Wizz Air | No N/A | No | N/A | N/A — no pet transport (service dogs only) | Open guide |
Airline-by-airline dog policy pages
Use the cards below for booking notes, cargo restrictions, route warnings, crate details and the official policy link for each carrier.
Aegean Airlines
Aegean Airlines is Greece's largest carrier and one of Europe's most genuinely pet-friendly airlines. Based in Athens with hubs in Thessaloniki and Larnaca (Cyprus), Aegean offers cabin and…
- Cabin
- Yes
- Cargo
- Yes
Aer Lingus
Aer Lingus, Ireland's national airline, does not accept pets in the passenger cabin on any flight. Pets must travel as cargo, handled through IAG Cargo (the same cargo division used by Brit…
- Cabin
- No
- Cargo
- Yes
Air Asia
AirAsia is Southeast Asia's largest low-cost carrier, headquartered in Kuala Lumpur and operating from its main hub at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA2). The airline serves over 16…
- Cabin
- No
- Cargo
- No
Air Canada
Air Canada offers both cabin and cargo pet travel options and stands out for its generous 10 kg cabin weight limit — 2 kg more than most European carriers. This makes it one of the better o…
- Cabin
- Yes
- Cargo
- Yes
Air France
Air France is one of Europe's most popular and pet-accommodating carriers for flying with dogs, offering cabin, checked baggage (hold via the AVIH — Animal Vivant In Hold service), and carg…
- Cabin
- Yes
- Cargo
- Yes
Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand does not permit pets in the passenger cabin on any flight. All pets must travel as cargo in the pressurised, climate-controlled hold. This applies to both domestic New Zeala…
- Cabin
- No
- Cargo
- Yes
Alaska Airlines
Alaska Airlines is a strong choice for pet owners on the US West Coast, offering cabin, checked baggage, and cargo options across its domestic and limited international network. The airline…
- Cabin
- Yes
- Cargo
- Yes
American Airlines
American Airlines stands out as one of the few major US carriers still offering a cargo program for the general public through its AA Cargo division, in addition to standard in-cabin travel…
- Cabin
- Yes
- Cargo
- Yes
Avianca
Avianca is Colombia's flag carrier and one of the oldest airlines in the world, operating an extensive network across Latin America, North America, and Europe. The airline is notably afford…
- Cabin
- Yes
- Cargo
- Yes
British Airways
British Airways does not permit any pets in the cabin, as checked baggage, or in any passenger-accessible area — all live animals (except approved service dogs) must travel as manifest carg…
- Cabin
- No
- Cargo
- Yes
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific does not accept any pets in the passenger cabin — all dogs and cats must travel as checked baggage or as cargo via Cathay Cargo. Based at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG…
- Cabin
- No
- Cargo
- Yes
Condor
Condor is a German leisure airline based in Frankfurt, operating flights to popular holiday destinations across Europe, North Africa, the Middle East, North America, the Caribbean, and East…
- Cabin
- Yes
- Cargo
- Yes
Copa Airlines
Copa Airlines is Panama's flag carrier and the dominant airline in Central America, operating from its strategic Panama City Tocumen (PTY) hub. The airline connects North, Central, and Sout…
- Cabin
- Yes
- Cargo
- Yes
Delta Air Lines
Delta is one of the most popular US carriers for in-cabin pet travel, thanks to its extensive domestic network and no weight limit policy for cabin pets. However, the airline has suspended…
- Cabin
- Yes
- Cargo
- No
EVA Air
EVA Air is Taiwan's premier international airline, offering cargo-only pet transport on its network connecting Asia with North America, Europe, and Australasia. Pets are not permitted in th…
- Cabin
- No
- Cargo
- Yes
Emirates
Emirates does not allow pets in the passenger cabin on any flight, but operates one of the most modern and well-equipped cargo animal handling operations in the world through its Emirates S…
- Cabin
- No
- Cargo
- Yes
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways, based in Abu Dhabi, allows small dogs and cats to travel in the cabin on eligible Etihad-operated flights, subject to advance approval, route restrictions, and destination r…
- Cabin
- Yes
- Cargo
- Yes
Finnair
Finnair is widely regarded as one of Europe's most pet-friendly airlines and is an excellent choice for dog owners traveling between Europe and Asia. The airline's Helsinki hub provides uni…
- Cabin
- Yes
- Cargo
- Yes
Frontier Airlines
Frontier Airlines is a US ultra-low-cost carrier that accepts small dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, and small household birds in the cabin on domestic flights. The airline does…
- Cabin
- Yes
- Cargo
- No
Hawaiian Airlines
Hawaiian Airlines is the primary carrier for pet travel to, from, and within the Hawaiian Islands, and for many routes it is the only realistic option. The airline accepts small dogs and ca…
- Cabin
- Yes
- Cargo
- Yes
Iberia
Iberia, Spain's flag carrier, allows dogs in the cabin on most domestic and European routes, making it one of the more accessible options for pet travel within the EU and to Latin America…
- Cabin
- Yes
- Cargo
- Yes
Japan Airlines (JAL)
Japan Airlines does not permit any pets in the passenger cabin on any flight — all animals travel as checked baggage in the cargo hold. JAL operates a well-organised pet handling system thr…
- Cabin
- No
- Cargo
- Yes
JetBlue
JetBlue allows dogs in the cabin on domestic US flights and select Caribbean and Latin American routes. The airline stands out for its generous 20-pound (9 kg) cabin weight limit — higher t…
- Cabin
- Yes
- Cargo
- No
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
KLM, as part of the Air France-KLM group, operates pet travel policies very similar to Air France and is an excellent option for dog travel through its Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) hub. KLM acc…
- Cabin
- Yes
- Cargo
- Yes
Korean Air
Korean Air allows dogs in the cabin on many domestic and international routes, with a relatively strict 7 kg combined weight limit. The airline is based at Seoul Incheon (ICN) and provides…
- Cabin
- Yes
- Cargo
- Yes
LATAM Airlines
LATAM Airlines is South America's largest carrier group, with subsidiaries operating across Chile, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, and Peru. The airline offers cabin and hold pet trans…
- Cabin
- Yes
- Cargo
- Yes
LOT Polish Airlines
LOT Polish Airlines is Poland's flag carrier, offering an extensive network from its Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) hub that connects Central and Eastern Europe with Western Europe, North Amer…
- Cabin
- Yes
- Cargo
- Yes
Lufthansa
Lufthansa remains one of Europe's strongest choices for dog travel because it offers both passenger-cabin transport on eligible routes and professional live-animal air freight through Lufth…
- Cabin
- Yes
- Cargo
- Yes
Qantas
Qantas, Australia's flag carrier, does not permit any pets in the cabin or as checked baggage on international flights. All international pet transport to and from Australia must be handled…
- Cabin
- No
- Cargo
- Yes
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways does not permit any pets in the passenger cabin but operates a highly professional cargo service for live animal transport through its state-of-the-art facility at Hamad Inter…
- Cabin
- No
- Cargo
- Yes
SAS Scandinavian Airlines
SAS Scandinavian Airlines allows dogs in the cabin on most domestic Scandinavian and European routes. Based across Copenhagen, Oslo, and Stockholm, SAS is the primary carrier for pet transp…
- Cabin
- Yes
- Cargo
- Yes
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines does not allow any pets in the passenger cabin — dogs and cats travel exclusively as checked baggage or cargo. Despite this limitation, the airline is well-regarded for i…
- Cabin
- No
- Cargo
- Yes
Southwest Airlines
Southwest Airlines is a popular US low-cost carrier that allows small dogs in the cabin on all domestic US flights. The airline does not offer any cargo or checked baggage pet service — cab…
- Cabin
- Yes
- Cargo
- No
Swiss International Air Lines
SWISS, Switzerland's flag carrier and a Lufthansa Group subsidiary, permits dogs in the cabin and in the hold on most routes. The airline operates primarily from Zurich (ZRH) and Geneva (GV…
- Cabin
- Yes
- Cargo
- Yes
TAP Air Portugal
TAP Air Portugal stands out for its remarkably low pet travel fees — among the cheapest of any full-service European carrier. The airline allows dogs in the cabin on most routes and offers…
- Cabin
- Yes
- Cargo
- Yes
Thai Airways
Thai Airways, Thailand's national carrier, does not accept pets in the passenger cabin on any flight. All animals must travel as cargo in the pressurised hold. This is worth noting for pet…
- Cabin
- No
- Cargo
- Yes
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines is one of the world's most genuinely dog-friendly airlines, which is perhaps unsurprising given Turkey's famous cultural affection for dogs. The airline offers cabin, check…
- Cabin
- Yes
- Cargo
- Yes
United Airlines
United Airlines is widely considered one of the most accessible US carriers for in-cabin dog travel, with a relatively straightforward booking process and generous size allowances. The airl…
- Cabin
- Yes
- Cargo
- No
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic does not currently offer any pet transport services — not in the cabin, not as checked baggage, and not as cargo. This is a critical detail for anyone planning UK-bound trav…
- Cabin
- No
- Cargo
- No
WestJet
WestJet is Canada's second-largest airline, based in Calgary with services across Canada, the United States, the Caribbean, Mexico, and Europe. The airline accepts small dogs, cats, birds…
- Cabin
- Yes
- Cargo
- Yes
Wizz Air
Wizz Air, Europe's largest ultra-low-cost carrier, does not accept pets on any of its flights — not in the cabin, not as checked baggage, and not as cargo. This is a critical detail for bud…
- Cabin
- No
- Cargo
- No