Carry-On Pet Policy:

Continental Airlines allows domesticated cats, dogs, pet rabbits and household birds to be carried in the aircraft cabin on most U.S. flights within the U.S. An in-cabin pet may be carried in lieu of a carry-on bag and is subject to a $125.00 fee (each way). For travel outside the U.S. with an in-cabin pet, you should contact Continental Airlines directly for information on availability and charges. Pets are not permitted to travel in cabin on flights to/from Hawaii. Only one pet per passenger is allowed in cabin. Pets under eight weeks old are not permitted. Pets are not permitted in the BusinessFirst cabin of Boeing 757, 767 or 777 aircraft due to inadequate storage space under the seat.

Checked Bagage/Cargo Policy:

Continental Airlines does not accept pets as checked baggage. However, the airline does allow pets to be transported in cargo as part of Continental's PetSafe program. For more information about this program, please visit Continental's website.

Carrier Guidelines:

When traveling with their owners in the passenger cabin, pets must be carried in an approved pet carrier. Your pet must be able to stand up, turn around and move about comfortably in the carrier. The carrier must fit completely under the seat in front of you, and the pet must remain in the carrier at all times while on board the aircraft. The maximum dimensions for in-cabin pet carriers are 17" long x 12.5" wide x 8" high. The pet carrier must be sturdy and properly ventilated. To prevent accidental injury, no part of your pet's body can protrude through any openings in the carrier. Carriers made exclusively from wire are not accepted.

Pet Reservations:

Because the number of pets allowed on each flight is usually limited to five (one in First or Business Class and four in the economy cabin), it is important to make reservations for yourself and your pet as soon as possible after your travel plans are confirmed. You can call 1-800-525-0280 to make your reservation and let the agent know that you are traveling with your pet. Continental is also one of the few airlines which now allow you to make reservations online for both you and your pet. Visit Continental's website for more information.