
- In the Cabin
- In the Baggage Compartment
- Air Canada Cargo
- Government Regulations
- What else do I need to know?
In the Cabin
In the Cabin
You’re welcome to bring your cat or small dog in the cabin with you provided it is small enough to stand, turn around and lie down in its carrier under the seat in front of you.
Just make sure to let us know in advance, as space is sometimes limited. See the ‘What else do I need to know’ section (at right) for details.
And a reminder that your pet cannot travel with you in the cabin if you:
- Are an unaccompanied minor
- Are seated in an exit or bulkhead row
- Require the use of a medical device that needs to be stowed underneath the seat
- Are travelling in our Premium Economy cabin, as the layout of Premium Economy seats does not allow for the safe stowage of a pet carrier.
Charges
Charge for one-way travel |
Within Canada and Canada/U.S.
International¹ |
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¹ See ‘Government Regulations’ for restrictions regarding certain international destinations.↩
Your pet and their carrier
- The carrier will count as the one standard carry-on item which you are allowed to bring on board.
- Your pet must always remain in its closed carrier under the seat in front of you.
- Your pet’s carrier must be big enough to allow them to stand up, turn around and lie down safely and comfortably, with no part of them extending outside the carrier. Your pet could be refused travel if the carrier is deemed to be too small for them.
Carrier size exceptions based on cabin/aircraft type
For certain aircraft and cabin types, there are exceptions to the general size or type of pet carrier you can bring on board.
Have a look at the chart below to ensure that your pet’s carrier meets the requirements for your flight:
Aircraft | Width | Length | Height |
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* Airbus 223, 319, 320, 321, and Boeing 7M8 | 40 cm (15.75 in) |
43 cm (17 in) |
20 cm (7.75 in) |
Airbus 333 | 40 cm (15.57 in) |
43 cm (17 in) |
20 cm (7.75 in) |
Boeing 77W and 77L | 40 cm (16 in) |
43 cm (17 in) |
20 cm (8 in) |
Boeing 788 | 40 cm (16 in) |
35 cm (14.50 in) |
20 cm (8 in) |
Boeing 789 | 40 cm (16 in) |
43 cm (17 in) |
20 cm (8.in) |
* Business Class of Airbus 333 and Boeing 777, 77L, 77W, 788, 789 | 21 cm (8 in) |
41 cm (16 in) |
28 cm (11 in) |
* Airbus 223, 319, 320, 321, and Boeing 7M8
Width
40cm (15.75 in) |
Length
43cm (17 in) |
Height
20cm (7.75 in) |
Width
40 cm (15.57 in) |
Length
43 cm (17 in) |
Height
20 cm (7.75 in) |
Width
38cm (15 in) |
Length
43cm (17 in) |
Height
21cm (8.25 in) |
Width
40cm (16 in) |
Length
35cm (14.50 in) |
Height
20cm (8 in) |
Width
40cm (16 in) |
Length
43cm (17 in) |
Height
20cm (8 in) |
* Business Class of Airbus 333 and Boeing 777, 77L, 77W, 788, 789
Width
21cm (8 in) |
Length
41cm (16 in) |
Height
28cm (11 in) |
* Pet carriers must be soft sided
For more information on our aircraft and seat maps, visit Our Fleet.
Other Restrictions
- Only one cat or small dog in the cabin is allowed per passenger.
- In most cases, your pet must be at least 10 weeks old and fully weaned*
- You’ll need to arrive a full 30 minutes prior to the recommended check-in time for your flight as you must see an agent at check-in. When travelling with a pet, it is not possible to check in online or at an airport self-service kiosk.
* See ‘Government Regulations’ regarding certain international destinations.
Pet restraint devices
If your pet is travelling in the cabin with you, pet restraint devices (e.g. pet strollers and car seats) are accepted as checked baggage only (all checked baggage rules apply).
This is because you are allowed one standard carry-on item and your pet in its carrier already counts as that one item.