What Dogs Can You Bring on a Plane

You can bring a dog on a plane if you are traveling with it in the cabin. The size and weight of the dog must be within certain limits. You will need to show proof that your animal is healthy and up-to-date on shots.

The following breeds are not allowed on airplanes:

Pit Bull Terrier, American Pit Bull Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, English Staffordshire Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Rottweiler, Doberman Pinscher, German Shepherd Dog, Akita Inu (Japanese Akita), Alaskan Malamute (Alaskan Husky), Siberian Husky

Can I take a 25 lb dog on a plane?

On by-the-seat flights, pets under 25 pounds can sit in a carrier on their owner’s lap for a pet fee of $95. For dogs heavier than 25 pounds, the owner must purchase an additional seat.^[1]

Can you take a pet dog on a plane?

Carry-On Pets Small dogs, cats and household birds can travel in the cabin for a one-way fee, collected at check-in. They must be able to fit in a small, ventilated pet carrier that fits under the seat in front of you.^[2]

What dogs cant fly?

Breeds of dogs no longer allowed on United flights include several breeds of Bulldog, Boston Terriers, all kinds of Pugs, Boxer dogs, Shih-Tzus, Mastiffs, American Bully, Pit Bulls, American Staffordshire Terrier, and Pekingese.^[3]

Can my dog sit on my lap during a flight?

Can my cat or dog sit on my lap? No. Pets are required to stay in their carrier throughout your domestic flight, stored under the seat in front of you.^[4]

Which airline is most pet friendly?

Alaska Airlines leads the pack to edge out Hawaiian and American Airlines, which tied for second place. Frontier and Southwest are solid options for your pets, with more pet-friendly policies than Spirit, JetBlue and Delta. United is the least pet-friendly airline according to our analysis.^[5]

Can a 30 pound dog fly in cabin?

Generally, if your dog in its carrier can fit under the seat in front of you, it can go in the cabin. So that means a dog weighing up to about 20 pounds.^[6]

What size dogs can fly in cabin?

Figure out if your dog is eligible to fly in-cabin. Size and weight restrictions vary from airline to airline, but most require that your dog and carrier together not weigh more than around 20 pounds. They also insist that your pet fit comfortably inside a carrier that can fit under the space in front of you.^[7]

What does it cost to fly a dog?

Airlines generally charge a fixed fee for dogs and other pets that fly in-cabin, ranging from $50 to $250 per one-way trip. In Cargo: Larger animals must fly in cargo, where pets are placed in a pressurized, temperature-controlled compartment under the plane.^[8]

How much does it cost to put a dog on a plane?

Airlines typically charge a $100 to $125 one-way fee to bring your dog in the cabin. And, if you want your pet to fly in the cabin, you’ll need to purchase an airline-compliant pet carrier, which can cost from $30 up to $250, according to Consumer Reports.^[9]

Why are Shih Tzus not allowed to fly?

In July 2010, the U.S. Department of Transportation released statistics that showed short-nosed breeds of dogs—such as pugs, Boston Terriers, boxers, some mastiffs, Pekingese, Lhasa Apsos, Shih tzus and bulldogs—are more likely to die on airplanes than dogs with normal-length muzzles.^[10]

What is the best dog for traveling?

Dachshund. Portuguese Water Dog. Norwich Terrier. Labrador Retriever. Yorkshire Terrier. Brittany. Toy Fox Terrier. Dalmatian.^[11]

Can I buy a seat for my large dog on an airplane?

How much does it cost to buy a seat for your dog? The fee for taking a dog in the plane cabin is $125 per pet, for both Jet Blue and United.^[12]