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TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The feelings of leaving your dog behind for traveling often involve anxiety and guilt. But worry not—there are more and more airlines becoming pet-friendly, bringing in the option to go beyond the horizon with your furry friend sitting just right next to you.
While the trip may be far more exciting with your four-legged companion, flying together requires extra attention to ensure you meet the airline’s unique rules and regulations.
List of Airlines Allowing Dogs in Cabin
Citing Condé Nast Traveler and NerdWallet, this article thoroughly guides you through the list of airlines that allow dogs in the cabin, as well as the regulations applied. Read on to discover the complete list.
Bark Air
Flying with Bark Air means giving your dogs the freedom to roam comfortably without the need for a carrier. This dog-friendly airline takes things a step further by providing amenities such as treats, blankets, toys, and more, ensuring your furry friend has a pleasant flight.
Each aircraft holds approximately seven to nine passengers, with one ticket including one dog of any size or breed. Ticket prices vary based on supply and demand, and Bark Air flies to five destinations: New York, London, Los Angeles, Fort Lauderdale, and Paris.
Alaska Airlines
Alaska Airlines is one of the airlines that allow dogs in the cabin, with no breed restrictions. During the flight, just ensure that your furry companion is required to be in a carry-on with all doors and flaps secured. The fee is $100 each way, and each passenger is allowed to bring up to two pet carriers, which count toward their carry-on baggage allowance.
In addition to dogs, Alaska Airlines also permits cats, household birds, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, non-poisonous reptiles, pot-bellied pigs, and tropical fish, as long as they have a valid health certificate from a licensed veterinarian.
American Airlines
If you’re flying with American Airlines, expect to be in the cabin with only two furry friends—dogs and cats. Pets must remain inside their carrier for the entire flight, and only seven carry-on pet carriers are permitted per flight.
The fee is $150 each way, and this option is available for flights up to 12 hours long to and from select destinations, including the contiguous US, Alaska, Mexico, Canada, Puerto Rico, St. Thomas, and St. Croix.
Delta Air Lines
Delta Air Lines isn’t just the most reliable airline in the US, but also one of the most pet-friendly. During the flight, dogs, cats, and household birds must remain in a carrier under the seat in front of you.
Pet fees range from $72 to $200 each way, and only one pet is allowed per carrier. However, exceptions are made for two pets of the same size and breed, between eight weeks and six months old, who can travel together in the same kennel and be charged as one pet.
Frontier Airlines
Among the airlines that allow dogs in the cabin, Frontier Airlines stands out for offering an affordable fee of just $99 each way. The airline permits dogs, cats, rabbits, hamsters, guinea pigs, and household birds, all of which must remain inside a carrier for the duration of the flight.
Hawaiian Airlines
Whenever you’re traveling to the Hawaiian islands and North America, you can leave behind the tough feelings of leaving your dog behind. With Hawaiian Airlines, one guest is allowed to bring one adult furry friend of dog or cat, or up to two puppies or kittens of the same breed, between eight weeks and six months old. The fee is $35 each way for flights within Hawaii and $125 for a one-way trip between Hawaii and North America.
JetBlue Airways
On all domestic JetBlue flights, small cats and dogs can travel with you for a fee of $125 one-way. During the flight, your pet must stay in a carrier under the seat in front of you. If you wish to bring an additional pet, you'll need to purchase a second seat and pay an additional pet fee.
Southwest Airlines
With Southwest Airlines, each passenger is limited to bringing only one pet carrier. All small, vaccinated dogs and cats must be at least eight weeks old to be permitted on domestic flights. The fee is $125 for flights within the mainland US and $35 for flights between the Hawaiian Islands.
Spirit Airlines
Spirit Airlines has a pet-friendly policy, permitting travelers to bring dogs, cats, household birds, and rabbits on most domestic flights. Each passenger is allowed one carrier, which can contain up to two pets. The cost for bringing a pet is $125 one-way.
For travel to the US Virgin Islands, a health certificate is required, and pets flying to Puerto Rico must have a rabies vaccination certificate.
United Airlines
As of United Airlines, passengers are allowed to bring either dogs or cats to travel in the cabin. The fee is $150 each way, with no breed or weight restrictions. Each passenger may bring up to two pets, but an additional seat must be purchased for the second pet. During the flight, pets must remain in a carrier with the door securely closed, though the carrier should provide enough space for them to sit comfortably.
Traveling with your dog in the cabin can be a fantastic way to explore new destinations without leaving your furry friend behind. Before booking any flight, be sure to check the complete regulations from the airline's official website carefully to ensure you’re fully informed about their pet policies.
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