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 allowed in main cabin: small dogs and cats under 8kg. Generally, in-cabin crates should be soft-sided and fit under the plane seat in front of you.
- Pets allowed in baggage hold: dogs, cats, hares, and rabbits. For cargo crates, the ASPCA says that crates should be large enough for your pet to sit, stand, and turn around in.
- Brachycephalic dogs are not accepted for transport in the baggage hold if temperature exceeds 27°C or 80°F at the originating or destination airport. (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.)
Additional tips for preparing pets for travel:
- Get your animal used to its crate at home before the journey by putting it into the crate several times for about two hours at a time, then rewarding it afterwards with a treat.
- Many animals get very nervous both before and during a flight. Nevertheless, you should think very carefully before giving your pet a sedative. This makes it difficult to predict how your animal may react. It can, for example, cause circulatory problems during the flight. Please ask your veterinary surgeon’s advice about this.
- Put your pet’s “comfort blanket” and their favorite toy in the transport container in order to soothe and calm them with familiar smells.
- Ask your vet how to adapt your pet’s food needs for the flight.
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Lufthansa is derived from the German word Luft meaning “air” and Hansa for the Hanseatic League. It’s the largest German airline which, when combined with its subsidiaries, is also the largest airline in Europe in terms of passengers carried.