Air Europa – Pet Policy
| Pet Type | Cabin | Checked Baggage / Hold | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dog | Yes (≤8 kg including soft, ventilated carrier, max 40x30x30 cm, advanced booking required) | Yes (≤50 kg incl. IATA crate; heat/breed/route restrictions, special crate for dangerous breeds; booking needed) | Brachycephalic breeds cabin only (≤10kg); no hold travel in summer/peak hours; CDC Import doc required for US; see breed restrictions and crate/route needs |
| Cat | Yes (same as dogs) | Yes (same as dogs) | All doc rules and booking as for dogs |
| Bird | No | No (only via cargo w/ documentation) | Must arrange as specialized cargo, CITES/import docs |
| Reptile | No | No (cargo only, w/ permits and handling) | Arrange with cargo handler, not as standard pet |
| Fish | No | No (cargo only) | Advanced permit/cargo shipment required |
| Rabbit | No | No (cargo only) | May be shipped as cargo with pre-arrangement |
Important Guidelines
- Book all pets early—cabin and hold spots are limited and sell out, especially for summer or peak travel.
Pets must be healthy, fully weaned, and at least 4 months (16w) old. - Cabin carrier max 8kg (pet+bag), soft, ventilated, waterproof, max 40x30x30 cm, and must fit under seat. Hold: hard, IATA crate; up to 50kg (incl. pet/food/water); only one animal per crate except for small litters up to 8 weeks.
- Brachycephalic (snub-nosed) breeds may only travel in the cabin and not the hold during summer (or specific embargo hours); dangerous breeds must be in reinforced crates and sent as cargo.
- No pet hold travel permitted on connections in Madrid between 11am–8pm, June 15–Sept 15, due to heat restrictions.
- No birds, reptiles, fish, rabbits accepted as regular pets in cabin/hold—arrange as cargo with all permits and timing set in advance.
- Always have health, vaccination, import/export/quarantine papers, and, for US-bound dogs from Aug 2024, a valid CDC Import Form; microchip ID required for most destinations.
Woofly Tips
- Familiarize your pet with the approved carrier at home; check size/weight with scales and tape measure well before the flight.
- Bring both paper and digital copies of all documents—health certs, EU Pet Passport, import/export permits, bookings, microchip, etc.—for every border or layover.
- Confirm the rules for your breed, route, and date—Air Europa’s embargoes and regulations change seasonally and by country law