What is Air Canada pet policy?

Air Canada pet policy allows a limited number of small cats and dogs to travel in the cabin on most of their flights. The animal must be small enough to fit in a carrier under the seat in front of you and the carrier counts as your personal item. You will need to book the spot for your pet in advance and there is a fee for this service.



Air Canada pet policy in cabin:

Air Canada's pet policy allows a limited number of small cats and dogs to travel in the cabin on most of their flights. The animal must be small enough to fit in a carrier under the seat in front of you and the carrier counts as your personal item. You will need to book the spot for your pet in advance and there is a fee for this service.

Here are some additional details about Air Canada's pet policy for travel in the cabin:

• Only cats and dogs are allowed to travel in the cabin.
• The animal must be at least 8 weeks old and fully weaned.
• Only one pet is allowed per passenger, with a maximum of two pets per flight.
• The pet must be accompanied by valid health and vaccination documents.
• The pet must be well-behaved and not disturb other passengers.

If your pet does not meet the requirements for travel in the cabin, or if the flight is full and there are no spots available for your pet, you may be able to transport your pet as checked baggage or cargo. In these cases, different rules and fees apply.

Air Canada cargo pet policy:

If your pet does not meet the requirements for travel in the cabin on Air Canada, or if the flight is full and there are no spots available for your pet, you may be able to transport your pet as checked baggage or cargo. In these cases, different rules and fees apply.

Here are some details about Air Canada's pet policy for transport as checked baggage:

• Only cats and dogs are allowed to travel as checked baggage.
• The animal must be at least 8 weeks old and fully weaned.
• The pet must be accompanied by valid health and vaccination documents.
• The pet must be placed in a hard-sided kennel that meets Air Canada's size and type requirements.

For transport as cargo, the rules and fees may vary depending on the destination and the size and breed of your pet. You will need to contact Air Canada's cargo department directly to make arrangements and obtain more information.

What is the cost to travel with my pet on air Canada?

The cost to travel with your pet on Air Canada will depend on the size of the pet and the travel class you are booked into. The fee for traveling with a pet in the cabin is $50 CAD for flights within Canada and the United States, and $100 CAD for all other flights.

If your pet does not meet the requirements for travel in the cabin, or if the flight is full and there are no spots available for your pet, you may be able to transport your pet as checked baggage or cargo. The fees for these services will depend on the size of the pet and the destination. You will need to contact Air Canada directly to obtain more information about the fees for transporting your pet as checked baggage or cargo.

What are the dimensions of the pet kennel?

The dimensions of the pet kennel you will need to transport your pet on Air Canada depend on the size of your pet and the type of aircraft that will be used for your flight.

For travel on most Air Canada flights, the maximum dimensions for the pet kennel are:

• Length: 23 inches (58 cm)
• Width: 13 inches (33 cm)
• Height: 9 inches (23 cm)
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The kennel must be made of hard-sided material and must be large enough for your pet to stand up, turn around, and lie down in a natural position. It must also be properly ventilated and have a secure locking mechanism.

It is important to note that these are the maximum dimensions for the kennel. If your pet's kennel is smaller than the maximum dimensions, it will be accepted as long as it meets the other requirements.