How strict is KLM with pet carrier size?

Pets we cannot transport the kennel is larger than 122 x 81 x 89 cm on KLM flights, or larger than 102 x 69 x 76 cm on KLM Cityhopper flights; your dog or cat is travelling on a different flight from yours; your dog or cat is travelling to a country whose authorities only allow the transportation of pets as cargo.



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Does my pet qualify for travel in the passenger cabin? A small cat or dog is allowed in the Economy class cabin of all KLM flights and in the Business class cabin on KLM flights within Europe. The pet must be in a hard shell kennel no higher than 20 cm (7.9 in), allowing the pet to stand up and lie down comfortably.

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Normally, pets up to 18 long (tip of nose to base of tail) and weighing about 11-12 pounds should comply with airline policies, but these do vary with each airline.

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There are no laws dictating the type of carrier to use, but remember that it must be small enough to fit under a standard airplane seat and should generally not exceed 45 linear inches (length + width + height), or roughly 21.5 by 15.5 by 9 inches. Depending on the airline, carrier size limits may be even smaller.

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American Airlines offers one of the biggest carrier dimensions (19 inches x 13 inches x 9 inches), so your pup can enjoy a bit more space during the flight, though the total weight limit is half what Spirit allows.

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Dogs must stay in their carriers while at the airport unless they are using a pet relief area. If the airport does not have pet relief areas, you and your dog will have to leave the airport and return through security.

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All pets should be brought to a security checkpoint in a hand-held travel carrier. Remove the pet from the carrier just prior to the beginning of the screening process. Place the empty travel carrier on the checkpoint conveyor belt so it can be X-rayed. Never place a pet in the X-ray tunnel.

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Pets Allowed KLM will permit the carriage of small dogs and cats in the Economy section of the cabin on all flights and in the Business Class of the cabin on EU flights.

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Determine Eligibility: Lufthansa allows dogs and cats in the passenger cabin of their aircraft. Your pet and its carrier must not exceed eight kilograms (about 17 pounds) in total weight. Travel Carrier: Your pet's carrier must be airline-approved and measure no more than 55 x 40 x 23 cm.

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Your airline may allow soft-sided pet carriers for in-cabin travel. One option for small dogs is the Snoozer Roll Around Travel Dog Carrier Backpack 4-in-1 a well-ventilated, soft-sided dog carrier that's a backpack, a rollable carrier with wheels, a safe dog car seat, and a pet bed, all in one.

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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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The door must be nose and paw proof so as not to injure your pet in any way. The crate should be should be sturdy in design and not collapsible. Roof should be solid but can have ventilation as long as the strength of the roof is not comprimised. (Crates with doors on the top are not IATA or airline compliant.)

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If your pet is going to travel with you in the cabin (dogs and cats, weighing less than 8kg / 17lb including the transport bag or container, and guide dogs of any weight) you will need a suitable container. You can carry only one animal per container and per person.

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Live animals in cargo are manifested as AVI and the carrier is required to maintain temperature ranges in the cargo hold. While airlines are supposed to maintain temperature for checked baggage when AVI are present, there is a greater likelihood that the carrier may not be aware that live animals are on the plane.

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