Can pets be in the cabin of the aircraft?

Pets on the plane

Can pets on the plane be in the cabin of the aircraft? Transporting animals by plane is the biggest problem for travellers who do not want to be separated from their pets. Airplane pets are allowed in the cabin on most airlines. Whether it’s a business trip, vacation or other travel, the rules are always the same.

Rules for transporting a pet on a plane

If you want to bring pets in a plane cabin, with most airlines, the following rules apply:

the maximum permissible weight of the conveyor (litter) and the animal together is 8 kg
one transporter may be carried by one passenger
the carrier must have a mesh ventilation screen for the pet to breathe
the conveyor must be adequately secured against opening and fully protected from potential leakage of liquid and waste
the head and other parts of the pet’s body must not protrude from the litter during any phase of flight
it is important that the pet has sufficient space in the conveyor and that it is comfortable – that it can stand up, lie down and turn around
airplane pets are housed under the seat in front of passengers during the flight
the maximum dimension of the conveyor for the cabin is: 40 x 30 x 24 cm

What do you need to have from your pet documentation?

Pets on the plane are a common occurrence. Issuing a passport and a test titer is a procedure that takes over 4 months, so plan to ensure it is on time.

A large number of airlines have clearly defined types of animals that can be carried in an aircraft cabin. Most of them are dogs and cats and some other small animals. Different types of pets are not allowed on the same flight, so you must make a request immediately when making your airline reservation.

For a pet you must own the following:

permission to enter the country where you are traveling
confirmation that he has been vaccinated and vaccinated against rabies, zoonosis and other infectious diseases
all health beliefs necessary at points of transit, transfer, destination or trip
animals cannot enter most countries without confirmation of rabies antibody titer levels
pet must not be aggressive, descriptive and odorless
the animal must be trained and calm during the summer

Cost of transporting pets on the plane

The amount depends on the destination of the trip and the weight of the animals. An exception is dogs that travel for emotional support or as guides for the blind, visually impaired or deaf. They travel for free but must have a basket over their muzzle and not be allowed to sit in the seat.

Echinococcus treatment is required for travel to the UK, Ireland, Malta, Finland and Norway for maximum safety on board a dog plane between 24h and 120h before flight.

Ban on transporting pets in an aircraft cabin

Pets are not allowed on Wizz Air plane. Only guide dogs for blind passengers are allowed on their flights.