Flying With Your Dog or Cat? These Airlines May Let Your Pet Stay in the Cabin
For many pet owners, leaving a beloved dog or cat behind when traveling can be one of the hardest parts of a trip.
Fortunately, flying with a pet in the cabin is possible on a number of airlines. But there is an important catch: every airline has its own rules, and permission can depend on the route, aircraft, pet size, carrier, and destination.
So before booking a ticket, it pays to understand how pet-friendly air travel actually works.
Which Airlines Allow Dogs and Cats in the Cabin?
Several major airlines offer cabin travel for at least some small dogs and cats.
Examples include:
- Air Canada
- Air France
- Delta Air Lines
- Lufthansa
- United Airlines
- KLM
- American Airlines
- Alaska Airlines
- JetBlue
- Turkish Airlines
The exact requirements differ considerably. Some airlines accept pets only on certain routes, while others restrict the number of animals allowed in the cabin.
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration also emphasizes that individual airlines decide whether pets may travel in the passenger cabin and establish their own procedures.
Your Pet Usually Has to Stay in a Carrier
One of the most important rules is surprisingly simple: your pet generally cannot walk freely around the aircraft cabin.
