Airline pet policies

American Airlines

Small pets in the cabin; checked pets go through American Airlines Cargo.

Most international and large-pet bookings go through AA Cargo, not regular reservations.

Delta Air Lines

Small pets in the cabin; most checked pets via Delta Cargo.

Reserve a Delta CarePod through Delta Cargo for most checked-pet trips.

United Airlines

In-cabin pets only on most flights.

Your soft carrier must fit fully under the seat in front of you.

Alaska Airlines

Cabin, checked bag and cargo options.

Confirm 24 hours ahead — spots per flight are limited.

JetBlue (JetPaws)

Small pets in the cabin only.

Southwest Airlines

Small cats and dogs in the cabin on domestic flights.

Air Canada

Cabin, checked bag and AC Cargo across the network.

British Airways (IAG Cargo)

No pets in the cabin or as baggage — all pets travel with IAG Cargo.

Book through an approved pet shipper and allow 6–8 weeks.

Lufthansa

Cabin, checked bag or Lufthansa Cargo.

Air France

Cabin pets up to 8 kg; larger pets in the hold.

KLM

Cabin and hold travel for cats and dogs.

Emirates

Pets travel with Emirates SkyCargo.

No cabin pets (except service dogs). Use an approved cargo agent.

Qatar Airways

Cats and dogs as checked baggage or cargo.

Qantas

Pets in the hold only, via Qantas Freight.

Required for all international pet moves into or out of Australia.

Japan Airlines

Pets as checked baggage on international flights.

ANA

International pets travel as checked baggage.

Singapore Airlines

Pets travel with Singapore Airlines Cargo only.

No cabin or checked pets on passenger flights.