Air Canada Pet Policy

Air Canada is the country’s main airline and flies the country’s flag. Most of the time, pets can fly in both the cabin and the luggage hold. Air Canada lets you bring your pet on some flights and routes. So, bookings must be made the right way. It is important to know each airline’s pet policy so that you can fully understand the rules and make sure your pet has a safe and comfy trip. In this piece, we’ll talk about Air Canada’s policy on pets.

Air Canada’s pet travel policy says that 2 to 4 pets can fly in the cabin, and you can book a place for your pet. Calling the customer service staff to reserve a seat for your pet is always important. Tell them how big your pet cage is, how much your pet weighs, and what breed it is. Depending on what you need for your pet’s journey, the person at the customer service helpdesk will book a seat for your pet. Also, make sure to check in at the airport at least 30 minutes before your trip leaves.

Air Canada Pet Travel Reservations Process 

Depending on the size and weight of the pet and the flight’s route, Air Canada lets pets travel in the cabin, as checked luggage, or in the cargo hold. But pet owners need to go to Air Canada to make bookings for their pets. All you have to do is call Air Canada’s customer service staff and book the trip for your pet ahead of time. The person you talk to on the other end of the line will help you with the customer’s question. Or, you can follow these step-by-step instructions for booking and reserving travel for your pet with Air Canada:

• • Before you book a flight for your pet, make sure you read and understand Air Canada’s pet policy, which includes the fees, limits, and documents you’ll need.

• Book Flight: Once you know when and where you want to go, you can book a flight with Air Canada online or by phone.

• Reserve Pet Travel: It is important to make an Air Canada pet ticket by calling Air Canada’s bookings department. You can also use their website to do this. You’ll need to give the weight, type, and size of your pet’s crate, as well as any necessary paperwork.
• Pay Reservation Fees: Air Canada has a fee for taking your pet with you. This fee depends on the size and weight of your pet as well as the route you are taking. When you book your pet’s trip, you can pay the fee online or over the phone.
• Complete all Documents: Depending on where your pet is going, you may need to provide extra paperwork, such as a health certificate or a record of vaccinations. Make sure you have all the information you need before you go.

• Traveling with minors is made easy with Air Canada’s Minor Policy. Learn about guidelines, requirements, and assistance for unaccompanied minors and young travelers. Air Canada ensures a safe and smooth journey for young flyers, providing a worry-free experience for both parents and guardians.

   

Air Canada In-Cabin Pet Policy 

Most flights with Air Canada or Air Canada Rouge, as well as flights with Air Canada Express that are run by Jazz, Sky Regional, Air Georgian, or Exploits Valley Air, have service in the lounge. Pets are not allowed in Premium Economy on a Boeing 787-8 (788), Boeing 787-9 (789), or A330-300 (333). Pets are not allowed in the cabin on trips to or from Hawaii or the UK.

If you want to fly with your small dog or cat in the cabin, you’ll need an approved pet case. Air Canada’s policy on pets says that your pet must be able to fit into a normal pet case. The bottom of the cage should be waterproof, your pet should be able to stand up and turn around, it should be firmly closed, and there should be enough airflow.

Allowed Pet

Since the plane also takes pets, there are some rules that pet owners need to follow. Air Canada’s policy on pets in the cabin says that small cats and dogs are welcome. Each adult rider can bring one pet.

When someone on board is allergic to dogs or cats, Air Canada won’t let dogs or cats fly on planes without HEPA filters. If the dog is a service animal, the first ticket will be given priority. On planes with HEPA screens, there will be a five-row safety zone between a pet and someone with allergies.

Age Requirements

Air Canada lets pets travel in the cabin, but they have to be at least 12 weeks old to do so.

According to the pet policy, there are some limited lines where pets are not allowed to fly. These include Australia, Barbados, Hawaii, Hong Kong, Ireland, Jamaica, New Zealand, South Africa, and the United Kingdom. Air Canada will take pets from the United Kingdom and Hawaii in the cabin.

In any class, pets are not allowed in the Executive First Suite or in a port row. Pets cannot fly on the Boeing 777-300ER (77W). If your trip includes a flight advertised by Air Canada but run by a codeshare partner of Air Canada, you won’t be able to bring your pet with you. To get to Hawaii, pets must be shipped as marked cargo.

Carrier Requirements

The size of the carrier will depend on the type of plane that will be making the route. There can only be one pet per person. The bottom of the carrier must be waterproof, and your pet should be able to stand up and turn around in it.

• The biggest size for a hard-sided case is 9″H x 15.5″W x 21.5″L (23cm x 40cm x 21.5cm).
• The biggest size for a soft-sided carrier is 10.5″H x 15.5″W x 21.5″L (27cm x 40cm x 55cm).

Pet’s Travel Confirmation

If you are going with a pet, you need to let Air Canada know within 24 hours of making your ticket. If you are an adult visitor, your pet will count as one of your carry-on items.

Check-In Time

If you have an Air Canada ticket, you must be at the airport at least 30 minutes before the flight leaves and check-in. When going to a different country, it’s important to fill out all the forms and bring all the papers that the country needs.

Pet Travel Fees

Air Canada charges $50 USD to fly within Canada or to/from the US (except for Hawaii), and $100 USD to fly internationally. These prices are for one-way travel, whether it’s within the country or to another country.

Air Canada Checked Baggage Pet Policy 

Air Canada’s policy on pets in checked bags says that cats and dogs can fly. They need to be older than 12 weeks. Only the airline will let pets travel as checked baggage if the total weight of all the bags does not go over 100 lbs (45 kg). Each person can pay separately to bring up to two pets.

If your pet is too big to fit under the seat, is not a dog or cat, or if the flight is very long, Air Canada may be able to carry it in the plane’s cargo area, depending on company rules. This part of the cargo room has the same temperature and air pressure as the passenger lounge.

From November 1 to March 31, animals with warm blood will not be allowed as checked bags on the CRJ, CR7, E175, E190, and B737.

Allowed Pets

Cats and dogs can fly from one place to another in their checked bags. But if the pet is too big for the carrier, it can fly in the luggage hold. So, pet owners need to check it out before they book a trip for their pets.

Route Restrictions

There are some places where cats and dogs are not allowed to fly as checked bags. These places include Australia, Barbados, Hawaii, Hong Kong, Ireland, Jamaica, New Zealand, South Africa, Trinidad and Tobago, and the United Kingdom. Air Canada will take dogs from the UK and Hawaii as checked bags.

Pet Travel Reservations

You must make a reservation for your pet to be checked baggage within 24 hours of buying your ticket. Depending on the type of plane, only a certain number of pets can be put in the baggage section.

Airport Check-In

When going as checked baggage, you must bring your pet to the passenger ticket booth in an IATA-compliant pet cage at least 30 minutes before the flight and pay the transportation fee. Your pet and its case can’t weigh more than 70 pounds if you want to bring them as checked luggage. If they do, Air Canada Cargo will take care of them.

Pet Travel Cost

It costs between $105 and $120.75 for local flights and between $270 and $318.60 for foreign flights with Air Canada.

Temperature Restrictions

If the temperature for the day is expected to be less than 10 degrees Fahrenheit (-12 degrees Celsius) or more than 85 degrees Fahrenheit (29 degrees Celsius), your pet will not be allowed to travel as packed luggage. There are no exceptions to these rules about the weather. Between June 10 and September 10, pets will not be allowed as packed bags, but they will be allowed as air freight.

Form Required

If you and your pet are going to a place outside of the country, you will need to show the forms and papers that the country asks for when you check-in.

Carrier Requirement

The length, width, and height all add up to 292 cm (115 in). The box must meet all of the IATA’s rules.

Air Canada Cargo Pet Policies 

Air Canada Cargo goes to about 190 places around the world. This includes 64 cities in Canada, 52 cities in the United States, and 78 places in Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Australia, the Caribbean, Mexico, and South America.

Warm-blooded animals will not be allowed as air cargo on the CRJ, CR7, E175, E190, and B737 from November 1 to March 31.

Allowed Pets

Mammals and birds with warm blood, as well as fish and insects. Air Canada Cargo won’t ship animals that are dangerous or annoying, nonhuman primates for study, protected species, animals that are sick, or pets that aren’t allowed in the country of arrival.

Age

For travel within or outside of the country, pets must be at least 16 weeks old, fed, and up to date on their shots.

Documents Required

According to Air Canada’s pet policy, a health report from a licensed vet must be given at least 10 days before travel. It should be proof that you were vaccinated against rabies and any other important health certificate that the country wants. When you fly abroad on Air Canada, the country you are going to wants you to fill out some important forms. You must bring it with you when you check-in. For foreign travel, you also need proof that your dog, cat, or ferret has been vaccinated and a pet ID for the country your pet is going to.

Check-In for Pets

The shipping office will be in a different place at each airport.

Temperature Restrictions

Air Canada won’t carry warm-blooded animals when the outside ground temperature is at least 85°F (29.5°C) at the city of departure, the city of arrival, or any city in between.

Between May 15 and December 15, you can’t take your pet to Atlanta, Dallas-Fort Worth, Ft. Lauderdale, Houston, Las Vegas, Miami, Orlando, or Phoenix, or you have to follow certain rules. Due to the high temperatures in Asia and the Middle East, it is not possible to get to or from any airport in the area from July 1 to August 31.

Crate Requirements

The length, width, and height all add up to 292 cm (115 in). The box must meet all of the IATA’s rules.

Breed Restrictions on Air Canada

Traveling with Air Canada? There are breed restrictions. Air Canada has breed restrictions to keep pets and people safe. So, before making a ticket plan, one must check to see if any breeds are banned. Pet owners can even call the customer service staff to get more information. Air Canada won’t take the following short-nosed dog and cat breeds in the cargo hold:

Dogs: Affenpinscher, Affenpinscher, Boston Terrier, Boxer, Brussels Griffon, Bulldog – all breeds including the American, English, French and Dutch Bulldog, Chihuahua (apple-headed), Chow Chow, English Toy Spaniel, Japanese Chin, Lhasa Apso, Pekingese, Pug – all breeds including the Chinese Pug, Shar-Pei, Shih Tzu, Teddy Bear (also known as Zuchon or Shichon) and Tibetan Spaniel. 

Cats: British Shorthair, Burmese Cats, Exotic Shorthair, Himalayan Cats, Persian Cats and Scottish Fold.

Pet Carrier Guidelines

On Boeing 777-300ER and 777-200LR planes, the pet box for pets traveling in the cabin can’t be bigger than 8.25″ x 15″ x 17″. (21 cm, 38 cm, and 43 cm). In their rooms with lie-flat beds, only small or tiny dogs and cats are allowed. Carriers with soft sides are best, and they shouldn’t be bigger than 11″ x 8″ x 16″ (28 cm x 21 cm x 41 cm). The bag must have soft sides, not leak, and have good airflow. During the trip, your pet needs to be able to turn around in the carrier and lie down easily. Carriers for pets that will be put in hold can’t be longer than 115″ (292 cm). They need to have hard sides, not leak, and be big enough for your pet to stand up, turn around, and sit down easily.

Emotional Support Animal Policy

Passengers who have physical disabilities can bring service animals with them on Air Canada flights. Passengers with mental disabilities can bring emotional support animals with them on Air Canada flights. Dogs are the only type of emotional support animal allowed to fly. Travelers who are dependent on someone else must provide the necessary documents to the airline so that they can determine what requirements need to be met.

To have an emotional support dog with you during a flight, you need a document from a licensed medical practitioner. This document should state that you are under their care, have been diagnosed with an emotional or mental disability as defined by the DSM-IV, and require the dog for the flight or at your destination.

If you have a service animal, you’ll need to show an ID card or written documents that prove your animal has been trained as a service animal. This is important so that your animal can accompany you on your flight or at your destination.

FAQs

Can I bring my pet with me on an Air Canada flight?

Yes, Air Canada allows pets to travel on some flights and routes. You can bring your pet in the cabin or as checked luggage, depending on the size and weight of your pet and the flight’s route.

How do I make a reservation for my pet’s travel with Air Canada?

To make a reservation for your pet’s travel, you need to call Air Canada’s customer service staff or use their website. Provide information about your pet’s crate size, weight, breed, and necessary paperwork.

What are the requirements for pets traveling in the cabin on Air Canada flights?

For pets traveling in the cabin, they must be small dogs or cats and should fit into an approved pet case. The carrier should have a waterproof bottom, provide sufficient space for the pet to stand and turn around, and allow for proper airflow.

Are there any restrictions on pet breeds allowed on Air Canada flights?

Yes, Air Canada has breed restrictions for pets traveling in the cargo hold. Short-nosed dog and cat breeds, such as Bulldogs and Persians, are not allowed in the cargo hold for safety reasons.

What are the temperature restrictions for traveling with pets as checked baggage on Air Canada?

Pets will not be allowed as checked baggage when the outside ground temperature is expected to be less than 10 degrees Fahrenheit (-12 degrees Celsius) or more than 85 degrees Fahrenheit (29 degrees Celsius). There are no exceptions to these rules, but pets may be allowed as air freight during specific periods.