There are three main zones where airlines carry animals depending on the animal’s size and weight, the policy of individual airlines, and regulations required by the destination country.
Pet Fly in Cabin (In-Cabin Travel)
- Small pets may travel in the aircraft cabin with their owner.
- Pet carriers must be soft and approved by the airlines and kept below the seats for the entire trip.
- The weight limit ranges between 5–8 kilograms (including the kennel).
- Pets cannot leave the carrier during the journey.
- Airline companies only permit a certain number of pets on each flight.
Accompanied Cargo
- Airlines transport medium-sized animals in the cargo hold of the plane.
- Airline employees put the animals in airline-approved carriers and fly them in a pressurized, temperature-controlled cargo section.
Pet Fly as Cargo (Unaccompanied Travel)
- The airlines carry and transport large pets or animals as cargo.
- They must be booked for cargo transport via airline services.
- They may travel on a different flight from the owner.
- Your pet will be able to travel in one of three major zones in an airplane depending on its size, weight, airline policies, and destination country laws.
Where would your pet travel in an airplane?
- Pet’s size and weight
- Airline policies
- Destination country laws
- Breed restrictions
Important points
- Temperature control is maintained in all zones of the airplane.
- Sedation is not advisable.
- Pre-booking is essential.
Frequently Asked Questions by Pet Parent
Small pets can be allowed in the cabin with passengers provided that they comply with the weight and crate requirements set by the airline.
Yes, the cargo section where animals are placed has been specially designed for their safety and comfort—it is pressure and temperature controlled.
Pets that don’t fit into the cabin are shipped in the luggage compartment as checked baggage or cargo.
Animals can travel unaccompanied by using freight service.
There are some snub-nosed breeds that may have travel restrictions on account of their health, such as Bulldogs and Pugs, which are more susceptible to respiratory issues during travel.
In general, most airlines do not allow the use of sedatives because it affects breathing and heart rate.
It would be advisable to book a place for your pet as soon as possible since each aircraft carries only a limited number of pets.
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