Air France Pet Policy (2026)
Fees, Cabin Rules & Restrictions

Cabin Pet Policy

• Air France allows passengers to travel with a cat or dog in the cabin, provided the animal and its carrier weigh no more than 8 kg (17.6 lbs).
• The pet must be at least 15 weeks old and have all the necessary vaccinations.
• For flights within Metropolitan France and between Metropolitan France and certain overseas departments, the minimum age is 8 weeks.
• A single animal is permitted per passenger, and it must remain in its carrier for the entire duration of the flight.
• The carrier is considered an additional baggage item and will incur a fee.
• Only soft-sided carriers are accepted in the cabin, and their dimensions must not exceed 46 x 28 x 24 cm (18 x 11 x 9.5 inches).
• The carrier must be well-ventilated, and the pet must be able to stand up and turn around comfortably.
• It must be stowed under the seat in front of the passenger.
• It is important to note that pets are not permitted in the Business cabin on intercontinental flights.
• Passengers must book their pet's travel at least 48 hours before departure and present a completed and signed "AIR FRANCE KLM checklist for transporting cats and dogs in the cabin" at the check-in counter.
• This checklist can be downloaded from the Air France website.
• Failure to comply with these regulations may result in the pet being denied boarding.

Checked Baggage Policy

• Pets traveling in the hold are considered checked baggage.
• The fee for this service varies depending on the destination.
• For flights between the United States/Canada and Europe, the fee is $600, and for flights between the United States/Canada and the rest of the world, it is $750.
• These fees are for a one-way trip and one kennel.
• If the journey includes connections, the rate is calculated based on the country of departure and the final destination.

Cargo Policy

• For pets weighing more than 8 kg (17.6 lbs) and up to 75 kg (165.35 lbs), including the kennel, Air France offers transportation in the hold.
• The booking for hold transport must be made no later than 24 hours before departure.
• The acceptance of the pet is subject to the availability of space on the flight and compliance with all transport requirements.
• A surcharge is applied for bookings made less than 24 hours before departure.
• Passengers can purchase a suitable kennel for hold transport from the Air France Shopping website.
• As a Flying Blue member, you can earn and use Miles for this purchase.
• Snub-nosed breeds are not permitted to travel in the hold.

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