Air France Pet Policy For Your Pets

Table of Contents

• Abstract on Air France Pet Policy
  • Air France Pet Travel Booking
  • Air France Pet in the Cabin
  • Air France Pet Travel Rules for Snub-nosed Animals
  • Air France Carrier Rules
  • Air France Pet Carrier Dimensions
  • Pet Carrier Prerequisites
  • FAQs

When you can bring your pet, why leave them with someone else? You can easily bring your pets on Air France flights with a few restrictions. Air France offers a variety of travel options for your pet. You can take your dog or cat in the cabin with you when you board, or leave your pet as a checked bag in the hold. You can be on the same plane. Their transportation services allow you to transport your pet and other animals using their cargo. Their trained staff is always ready to take care of your pet. Now let's look at Air France pet policy. You will find the application rules and other information at the end. 

Abstract on Air France Pet Policy

Air France only allows small dogs and cats on flights, and even then, an adult must accompany them. As long as they are in their carriers, dogs and cats are allowed inside the cabin. The pet must adhere to Air France pet policy regarding size and age; additionally, the carrier must fit under the seat.

Flying requires your pet to be healthy, so be sure it has received all the necessary vaccinations. They'll request a veterinarian's health certificate. Make sure you are aware of the regulations in your destination, as different countries have different requirements and circumstances for travelling with pets. For instance, Pets entering the European Union must be equipped with electronic chips.

For the pet's safety, Air France pet policy prohibits pets in the business class cabin on both international and long-haul flights. Your pet is allowed to fly in the hold. Please be aware that cats and dogs with snub noses are not permitted in the hold.

Air France Pet Travel Booking

If you plan to travel with a pet, you must tell Air France in advance. The "AIR FRANCE KLM checklist for transporting cats and dogs in the cabin" form must be completed. This form must be turned in at the check-in desk.

You can still add a pet to your reservation if you have already booked it. To locate your flight, go to their website, select "My Booking," enter all your information, and then click "Proceed." Select the pet travel option and complete the payment process.

Air France Pet in the Cabin

Your dog or cat, together with the carrier, cannot weigh more than 8 kg (17.64 lb) due to Air France pet in-cabin policy. Your pet needs to be at least 15 weeks old and fully vaccinated. However, your pet may be 8 weeks old if you are traveling within France or between France and Guadeloupe, Martinique, and Reunion Island.

Air France Pet Travel Rules for Snub-nosed Animals

Due to Air France pet policy, animals with snub noses are not allowed to travel to high altitudes because they have trouble breathing. Animals like those on the following list are not allowed at all.

• Pug
• Bulldog
• Boxer
• Pekingese
• Shih Tzu
• Persian cats 

Air France Carrier Rules

Teach your pets to spend a few hours in a carrier. Because your pet must spend the entire journey inside the carrier per Air France's pet policy. Note that Air France pet carrier dimensions are specified, bring your carrier according to it. It will be simpler to fit your pet beneath the seat if you choose a soft-sided carrier, as advised by Air France. Only one pet is allowed per carrier. Pets are only permitted on Air France flights for one pet per passenger.

Air France Pet Carrier Dimensions

Air France pet carrier size must not exceed the size of 46 x 28 x 24 cm (18 x 11 x 9 in). The weight must not be more than 8 kg (17 lbs).

Pet Carrier Prerequisites

Only for the safety of your pet should the carrier have some properties as per Air France pet policy, like,

• Proper ventilation inside the carrier
• The comfortable size of the carrier for pets to move, stand, and turn around.
• Nice lock so that pet does not come out
• Comfortable material of the carrier 

FAQs

• Can my pet enter the cabin with me?

Of course. You can enter the cabin as an additional carry-on, but there will be a cost, according to Air France pet policy.

• What size requirements apply to pet carriers on Air France?

The Air France pet carrier dimensions must be 46 x 28 x 24 cm (18 x 11 x 9 in) not big and cannot weigh more than 8 kg (17 lbs) in compliance with Air France pet policy.

• What is the minimum age to own a pet?

Your pet must be 8 weeks old for domestic travel and 15 weeks old for foreign travel, per Air France pet policy.

• What is the dog fee on Air France?

Pets in the cabin cost 70 euros for flights to Paris, 125 euros for those inside the Caribbean, within Europe, between Europe and North Africa or Israel, and between Paris and Cayenne.