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What airlines let you fly with cat as carry-on?

Many airlines allow pets to fly in the cabin as a carry-on, so long as they stay inside a carrier that's small enough to fit under the seat in front of you for the duration of the flight. Southwest, Alaska, United, American, Delta, Hawaiian, Spirit, and Frontier are some of the airlines that allow pets as carry-ons.



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Tui Fly In-Cabin Pet Policy Tui Fly permits small dogs up to 6kg (including carrier weight) to travel in the cabin.

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On all flights where national rules permit, we can carry registered assistance dogs when accompanying customers require them. Just so you know, we can't carry any other animals on board.

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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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Bringing pets to the UK by air can only be done as manifested cargo, on certain travel routes and companies. Once entering the UK, you will only be able to collect your pet after it has been taken through customs (could take about 6-8 hours). You must pay an agent, travel company or airline to do this for you.

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PetAir work with many UK airports that export and import pets. The top airports being Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester Airport and Edinburgh Airport. Each airport differs in the process of transporting pets, so it's important to check the process before travelling.

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Acquire your cat's travel carrier well in advance of your trip. Consider a soft-sided travel carrier as it is more “forgiving” for fitting under the airline seat space. Teach your cat that the carrier is a great everyday place to hang out; feeding your cat in the carrier can help create a positive association.

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Though your cat may not be happy with plane travel, there are ways to keep your cat calm during a flight.
  1. Choose a Comfortable Cat Carrier. ...
  2. Train your Cat to Like the Carrier. ...
  3. Try Using Pheromones to Calm Your Cat. ...
  4. Prepare for Security Checks. ...
  5. Consider Putting Your Cat in the Cargo Area.


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Most of the time, cats travel quite well without the need for medication. Some cats, on the other hand, experience tremendous stress when subjected to air travel. Consult your veterinarian to create the best travel plan for your cat if she does not travel well.

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But no matter which airline you fly, when your pet is in-cabin, you'll be charged a pet fee, your pet must stay in its carrier, and you won't be able to bring a carry-on item (you will still be able to bring a personal item).

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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.

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Adult dogs and cats easily make it through the night without having to relieve themselves, so your pet should also be OK on most very long flights. Regardless, you'll have to line their carrier with something absorbent - a Dry Fur pad works nicely under your pet's own crate pad or thin blanket.

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Airline pet travel for smaller dogs and cats Most of the major airlines are still accepting one pet per passenger at an average cost of $125.00 each way on domestic flights. 1. You must make a reservation well in advance as only one or two pets per flight are allowed. The reservation should be done over the telephone.

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British Airways only allows assistance dogs trained and certified by an organization that is a full member of Assistance Dogs International (ADI) or International Guide Dog Federation (IGDF) to travel in-cabin. Emotional Support Dogs and other pets without certification are ineligible for in-cabin travel.

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Which UK Airlines Allow Pets In Cabin? The main 3 airlines that allow pets in the cabin are: KLM, Lufthansa and TUI. This only applies for very small pets that weigh less than 8kg and would have to be booked direct through the airline, without the assistance of a pet export company like Fetchapet.

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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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