Air Transat Pet Policy

Air Transat welcomes pets to fly in their cabin and checked baggage hold. It is of prime importance to be aware of the airlines’ specific pet policies to understand the requirements and prepare for a safe and comfortable journey for your pet(s). Only a limited number of pets are permitted per aircraft, so confirming the availability and animal restrictions is the first step of many, as explained further.

Pet Criteria

Domesticated cats and dogs that are at least 12 weeks old and completely weaned can travel with Air Transat.

In-cabin

Only 1 animal is allowed per passenger inside the cabin. The total weight of the pet and the carrier should not be more than 22 lbs (10 kg).The carrier should not exceed the dimensions set by the airline which is 21.5 (height) x 40 (width) x 45 cm (length) (8.5 x 16 x 17.5 in). The carrier should be of the soft sided kind, leak proof and well ventilated. The pet must be inside the carrier which is securely stowed under the seat in front of the passenger for the entire journey. The animal must be clean, healthy and well behaved.

In-cargo

Cats and dogs that weigh more than the weight limitation set for in-cabin travel can be transported as checked baggage. The maximum total weight of the pet and the carrier accepted in the hold is 99 lbs (45 kg). The carrier must be spacious enough for the pet to sit, stand upright and move around comfortably but should not be bigger than 81.3 x 122 x 84 cm / 32 x 48 x 33 in.

Emotional Support/Service Animal

Air Transat welcomes emotional support and certified service dogs to travel in the cabin provided they are leashed/harnessed throughout the journey. You also need to provide proper documents and permits needed by the destination country including the certification of training.

For more information kindly visit:  https://www.airtransat.com/en-GB/Travel-information-from-England/Special-services/Pets-and-service-dogs