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,