Which Airlines Allow Pets in the Cabin? Going on vacation is one of the best things a family can do together, but if you have to leave your pet behind, you may feel like someone is missing. Luckily, many airlines now allow you to take your pet on the plane with you so that everyone can enjoy the summer sun together. Since there is not a single set of rules when it comes to flying with pets, we have brought along animal policies from the ten most popular international airlines so you can discover what’s best for you and your pet.
What does my pet need to travel?
If you travel to Europe and plan to fly with your pet, then your pet will need some things to pass through security and immigration control. They will need to be a microchip and have a pet EU passport as well as a recent vaccination against rabies and tapeworm treatment.
If your pet travels in the cabin or the cellar, you will need an appropriate flight company to make sure they are safe and comfortable in flight. calculate on the size of your pet and your budget, the price of flying with your pets can vary from $20 to $250. Remember to include a comfortable blanket, plus plenty of water and snacks for the air travel.
Individual airline rules
All airlines have their own set of rules and costs when it comes to traveling with pets. Some allow them to fly in the cabin while others only carry them in the basement. Some people don’t even take animals. The only thing they agree on is in Help dogs (Guide dogs) They are allowed to traveling with their owners in the cabin. For other animals, here are the policies of the leading European and international airlines.
British Airways
British Airways don’t allow pets to fly in the cabin, apart from assistance dogs, which can travel with the owner free of charge. All other animals must traveling in the hold of the plane and fees depend on the size of the animal, so you should get in touch with the airline before you fly.
Virgin Atlantic
Unless you have an assistance dog, which is allowed in the cabin, your pet will have to travel in the hold. Costs will vary according to the size of the animal, but they can collect air miles with Virgin Atlantic’s Flying Paws scheme.
Easyjet
If you’re an Eastjet passenger then flying with your pet will be more difficult. Easyjet doesn’t permit any type of animal to flight either in the cabin, or the hold of its aircraft and service animals are only allowed on selected flights.
Ryanair
No animals are allowed on any Ryanair flight unless they are an assistance dog.
KLM
KLM will allow small cats and dogs to travel in the cabin, up to a total weight of 8kg – including the carrier – on most flights. If your pet is more massive, they can traveling in the hold as long as they weigh less than 75kg. Costs depend on the size and weight of your pet.
Lufthansa
You can take a small dog or cat in the cabin of a Lufthansa flight, up to a total weight of 8kg, including the carrier. Larger animals, including hares and rabbits, can travel in the hold.
Emirates, Etihad
Both airlines will transport dogs and cats as cargo in the hold but won’t allow them to travel in the cabin unless they are an assistance dog. However, you can have a falcon in the cabin if you’re traveling between certain airports.
TUI
TUI (formerly Thomson) will allow pets were weighing up to 6kg to fly in the cabin. More massive animals will need to go in the hold.
Jet2
The budget airline will only allow assistance dogs in the cabin of their aircraft and don’t offer the option of carrying animals in the hold.
Flybe
Flybe will allow you to flight with dogs, cats, and ferrets in the hold of their aircraft, but unless they are an assistance dog, they won’t be allowed in the cabin.
