Cabin rule summary
Small cats and dogs may travel in cabin on eligible Air Canada flights.
Carrier: Carrier dimensions vary by aircraft and hard/soft carrier; must fit under the seat.
Weight: Pet must fit comfortably in the closed carrier.
Fee: Fees vary by route, commonly CAD/USD 50 within Canada/U.S. and higher for international routes.
Booking and exceptions
Contact Air Canada Reservations within the required booking window to register the pet.
International destination, aircraft, and seat restrictions apply.
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