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Can dogs fly in the cabin to France?

In-Cabin Pet Policy. If your dog or cat meets the requirements listed in Air France pet policy to travel in-cabin, you will need an approved airline pet carrier. The carrier must have a waterproof bottom, have room for your pet to stand up and turn around, must fasten securly and have adequate ventilation.



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Most airlines require that the carrier with the pet inside weighs no more than 8kg (about 17.6lbs). Alitalia is the only airline to allow slightly heavier pets in cabin on flights between the US and Europe with a maximum weight of 10kg (about 22lbs). Condor and OpenSkies limit the weight to 6kg (about 13.2lbs).

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Dogs and cats are welcome on Air France flights, as long as the combined weight of the pet and carrier is under 17 lbs (8 kg).

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RyanAir does not permit any type of live animal to fly in the cabin of its aircraft unless it is a guide or assistance dog trained to perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability (physical, sensory or psychiatric) and must be certified by an organisation that is a full member of Assistance Dogs ...

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You will need to book in for an Animal Health Certificate (AHC) appointment with an Official Veterinarian (a vet that has done the extra course required to issue pet travel documents). This appointment needs to be within 10 days of your travel date, and at least 21 days after your dog's rabies vaccination date.

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Unfortunately, EasyJet does not accept animals. They explain that any problem with a pet that is traveling on any of their flights could prolong the turnaround time of a flight. This prohibition applies to either cabin baggage or luggage which is transported in the cargo hold of the aircraft.

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Usually dogs are only allowed to fly in the cabin—known as carry-on pets—if they can comfortably fit in a carrier that you can stow under the seat in front of you. A small number of airlines, including JetBlue, Alaska Airlines, and Etihad Airways, allow passengers flying with dogs to buy an extra seat for their pet.

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In general, if your pet carrier (with your pet inside) can fit under the seat in front of you, your dog can ride in the cabin on flights that permit it. Typically, this would be a dog weighing up to about 20 pounds.

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Animals must have a PET PASSPORT indicating that: They have been identified with an electronic microchip or a readable tattoo. They have an up-to-date rabies vaccination.

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Brachycephalic dogs and cats under 8 kg (including the carrier) will be accepted in the cabin. Brachycephalic dogs and cats that exceed 8 kg (including the carrier) are not permitted to travel in the aircraft hold as pets.

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While there are no weight or breed limitations for pets, they must travel in either a hard-sided or soft-sided carrier. This carrier must fit under the seat in front of you or you cannot fly with your pet. There can only be one pet per carrier, and they must be able to stand up and turn around while inside.

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One of the top reasons for concern is the cleanliness of aeroplanes. They aren't the cleanest of places and can, therefore, carry many germs and illnesses, such as Parvo, that can be picked up by pets and can sometimes be deadly and easily transmitted to others.

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According to estimates released by the Department of Transportation, less than 1 in 10,000 animals were injured, lost, or killed from flying. That said, the general safety of flying your pet as cargo doesn't discount the gravity of the fact that animals are sometimes harmed by flying in the cargo hold.

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There are a number of considerations and implications for transporting pets and in the interests of the comfort and safety of our customers, crews and animals we don't accept any pets on our services. Eurostar is not registered as a carrier of pets and therefore, we're unfortunately unable to make any exceptions.

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British Airways does not permit pets to travel in the cabin with the exception of medically approved service dogs.

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Brining potentially dangerous dogs to France Category 1 includes American Staffordshire Terrier, Mastiff, and Tosa-type dogs. You can bring category 2 dogs to France if they have an official registered pedigree that is recognized by the French Ministry of Agriculture.

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To Obtain an EU Pet Passport, Your Pet Must Be: The passport is activated for travel 21 days after the rabies vaccine has been administered and remains active as long as the vaccines are kept up to date. Pet passports cost €15 and is issued by your French vet.

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We do not carry animals on board any Ryanair flights, except guide/assistance dogs on certain routes. For more info on guide/assistance dogs, please click here.

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Pets are not permitted on board, except for guide dogs. Don't forget to pack your guide dog's required travel documents: these will need to comply with the regulations of the countries you're visiting. Emotional Support Animals are not accepted on Wizz Air flights.

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