Pet Policy
Rules and restrictions
Be sure to review this information before your trip and plan accordingly. And remember that all airlines have different restrictions, so read each airline’s rules before you book a new trip.
- Pets that are allowed in the main cabin: dogs and cats weighing less than 8kg/17 lbs. Generally, in-cabin crates should be soft-sided and fit under the plane seat in front of you.
- Pets that are allowed in the baggage hold: dogs and cats weighing more than 8kg/17 lbs but no more than 75 kg/165.3 lbs. For cargo crates, the ASPCA says that crates should be large enough for your pet to sit, stand, and turn around in.
- Brachycephalic dogs and cats are not allowed in the main cabin or in the baggage hold, however, some may be transported by freight. Brachycephalic breeds are those with a shortened head and nose and flat face such as pugs, shih tzus, and Chihuahuas. They typically have trouble breathing, which flying can exacerbate.
From what to bring for your flight, to how you should prepare your pet for air travel, check out this article for handy tips on flying with your pet.
Fees
Keep these extra costs in mind when traveling with pets.
Pet in cabin:
- Flights in metropolitan France: €40
- Flights within the Caribbean: €30
- Flights in Europe or between Europe and North Africa or Israel: €55
- Flights between metropolitan France and Cayenne, Fort-de-France, Pointe-à-Pitre, Saint-Denis de la Réunion: €55
- Other flights: €125
Pet in baggage hold:
- Flights in metropolitan France: €80
- Flights within the Caribbean: €75
- Flights in Europe or between Europe and North Africa or Israel: €100
- Flights between metropolitan France and Cayenne, Fort-de-France, Pointe-à-Pitre, Saint-Denis de la Réunion: €75
- Other flights: €200
About
A founding member of the SkyTeam Alliance, Air France (stylized as AIRFRANCE) operates scheduled passenger and cargo services worldwide. The flag carrier for France and headquartered in Tremblay-en-France, it’s also a subsidiary of Air France–KLM Group. Air France serves 36 destinations in France itself along with 168 destinations in 78 countries (93 with overseas departments and territories of France) as of 2013.