PawVisa guide

Airline pet policies

Cabin pet rules for major airlines, with carrier notes, booking constraints, fees, source links, and last checked dates.

United States allowed

Delta Air Lines

Small dogs, cats, and household birds may travel in cabin on eligible routes.

Last checked 2026-05-29

United States allowed

United Airlines

Cats and dogs may travel in cabin on many United and United Express flights.

Last checked 2026-05-29

United States allowed

American Airlines

Cats and dogs can travel as carry-on pets on eligible flights where space is available.

Last checked 2026-05-29

United States allowed

Southwest Airlines

Small vaccinated domestic cats and dogs may travel in cabin on domestic flights.

Last checked 2026-05-29

United States allowed

JetBlue

Small dogs and cats may travel in cabin through JetBlue's pet program.

Last checked 2026-05-29

United States allowed

Alaska Airlines

Small pets may travel in cabin when space is available.

Last checked 2026-05-29

Canada allowed

Air Canada

Small cats and dogs may travel in cabin on eligible Air Canada flights.

Last checked 2026-05-29

Canada allowed

WestJet

Small pets may travel in cabin on eligible flights when accepted in a kennel.

Last checked 2026-05-29

Germany allowed

Lufthansa

Small dogs and cats may travel in cabin on many routes.

Last checked 2026-05-29

Netherlands allowed

KLM

Small cats and dogs may travel in cabin on eligible European and intercontinental flights.

Last checked 2026-05-29

France allowed

Air France

Small dogs and cats may travel in cabin on eligible flights.

Last checked 2026-05-29

United Kingdom limited

British Airways

Pets generally do not travel in the passenger cabin, except recognized assistance dogs.

Last checked 2026-05-29

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