Air France

Or call (800) 237-2747 for more information. You can use BringFido to find a pet friendly place to stay at your destination.

Dogs and cats are welcome on Air France flights, as long as the combined weight of the pet and carrier is under 17 lbs (8 kg). Each passenger may travel with 1 animal in the cabin. The fee for pets in the cabin on flights to Metropolitan France is 70 EUR; within the Caribbean is 125 EUR; in Europe or between Europe and North Africa is 125 EUR; between metropolitan France and Cayenne, Fort-de-France, Pointe-à-Pitre, and Saint-Denis de la Réunion is 125 EUR; and on all other flights is 200 EUR. Rates are based on a one-way trip with 1 carrier. If your journey includes one or more connections, the rate is calculated based on your country of departure and your final destination.

Pets weighing between 17-165 lbs (8-75 kg) can be transported as checked baggage on Air France flights. Each passenger can transport 3 animals per flight. The fee for pets traveling in the hold on flights to Metropolitan France is 100 EUR; within the Caribbean is 200 EUR; in Europe or between Europe and North Africa is 200 EUR; between metropolitan France and Cayenne, Fort-de-France, Pointe-à-Pitre, and Saint-Denis de la Réunion is 200 EUR; and all other flights is 400 EUR. Rates are based on a one-way trip with 1 carrier. If your journey includes one or more connections, the rate is calculated based on your country of departure and your final destination. Please note, pets cannot travel in the hold from Moscow to Paris.

Animals and carriers that have a combined weight more than 165 lbs (75 kg) must be transported by freight. For more information and prices, you can email Air France Customer Service at mail.servicedeskus@airfrance.fr

For pets traveling in the cabin, carriers must not exceed the dimensions of 18" x 11" x 9" (46 cm x 28 cm x 24 cm). Air France recommends that you use a flexible bag for your own comfort during the flight. The bag must be well-ventilated, big enough for Fido to stand up and turn around, but also fit in the area underneath the seat in front of you. For pets traveling as checked baggage, the size of carriers depends on your pet, but the carriers must have at least 2" (5 cm) of room above the head. Pets must be able to stand upright without touching the sides and have room to turn around. Carriers must be made of hard plastic or fiberglass, have no wheels, be able to lock in two places, and have separate food and water dishes.

Air France does not allow snub-nosed animals (such as pugs, boxers, bulldogs and Shih Tzu dogs, or Persian and Burmese cats) to travel in the hold for medical reasons. Second category dogs are allowed on cargo flights only. These breeds include Staffordshire Terriers with pedigree, American Staffordshire Terriers with pedigree, Tosas with pedigree, and dogs with morphological characteristics similar to Rottweilers, with or without pedigree. Pets must be at least 15 weeks old and have all required vaccines certified with a European passport to travel with Air France. Any dog or cat traveling within the European Union must be identified with an electronic microchip.

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