Airline Policies

Compare pet travel policies across 10 major airlines — cabin access, weight limits, fees, and breed restrictions.

10 airlines shown

American Airlines

AA

Cabin ✓Cargo ✓

Max Weight

9 kg

Carrier Size

19" x 13" x 9" (48 x 33 x 23 cm)

Fee (Domestic)

$150

Fee (Intl)

$200

Breed Restrictions

  • Brachycephalic breeds (bulldogs, pugs, etc.) not accepted in cargo

United Airlines

UA

Cabin ✓Cargo ✓

Max Weight

11 kg

Carrier Size

18" x 11" x 11" (46 x 28 x 28 cm)

Fee (Domestic)

$150

Fee (Intl)

$200

Breed Restrictions

  • Short-nosed/brachycephalic breeds not accepted in PetSafe cargo program Mar-Sep

Delta Air Lines

DL

Cabin ✓

Max Weight

9 kg

Carrier Size

18" x 11" x 11" (46 x 28 x 28 cm)

Fee (Domestic)

$150

Fee (Intl)

$200

Breed Restrictions

  • Snub-nosed breeds accepted only in cabin if they fit requirements

Southwest Airlines

WN

Cabin ✓

Carrier Size

18.5" x 8.5" x 13.5" (47 x 22 x 34 cm)

Fee (Domestic)

$125

British Airways

BA

No CabinCargo ✓

Breed Restrictions

  • Brachycephalic breeds not accepted in cargo hold

Lufthansa

LH

Cabin ✓Cargo ✓

Max Weight

8 kg

Carrier Size

55 x 40 x 23 cm

Breed Restrictions

  • Snub-nosed breeds accepted with restrictions. Must sign waiver for cargo.

Air France

AF

Cabin ✓Cargo ✓

Max Weight

8 kg

Carrier Size

46 x 28 x 24 cm

Breed Restrictions

  • Dangerous breeds as classified by French law

Japan Airlines

JL

No CabinCargo ✓

Breed Restrictions

  • French Bulldogs, Bulldogs, and other brachycephalic breeds not accepted May-October

Qantas

QF

No CabinCargo ✓

Breed Restrictions

  • Brachycephalic breeds not accepted

Air Canada

AC

Cabin ✓Cargo ✓

Max Weight

10 kg

Carrier Size

23 x 40 x 55 cm

Fee (Domestic)

$71

Fee (Intl)

$118

Breed Restrictions

  • Snub-nosed breeds not accepted in cargo