Alaska airlines Pet Policy 

Alaska Airlines will allow dogs, cats, bunnies, and house birds to ride in the cabin of the plane. They will, however, allow cats, dogs, ferrets, guinea pigs, hamsters, house birds, non-poisonous reptiles, pot-bellied pigs, rabbits, and tropical fish to travel in the luggage compartment. There are varied limits based on where your pet can go and where they are going.

Whether your animal buddy flies in-cabin or as checked luggage, you must both be on the same trip. If you are travelling alone or your pet does not match the standards, cargo will be the only alternative available. However, regardless matter where your pet goes on the plane, trust that they will experience the same level of love. The heat and pressure controls are identical to those used by human passengers.

If you intend to fly with Alaska Airlines with your pet, please refer to the following area; you will find details concerning the regulations and sizes necessary to travel with pets, which is provided below.

Pet carriers in the cabin  

• Hard-sided pet carriers must not be larger than 17" x 11" x 7.5" for in-cabin travel.

• Soft-sided pet carriers must not be larger than 17" x 11" x 9.5" for in-cabin travel.

• Soft- and hard-sided cages must be clean and free of cracks and rips, leak-proof with absorbent bedding made of animal-safe and environmentally friendly substances, provide appropriate air circulation, and be escape-proof.

• *For pets travelling in the luggage compartment, carriers must not exceed 40" x 27" x 30".

• Your pet must remain in its carrier (including its head and tail) with the door/flap securely fastened at all times at the waiting room (during boarding and deplaning), Alaska Room, and aboard the aircraft.

Proper identification is particularly crucial while travelling with your pet. If you're travelling with your pet or someone is picking them up, put the name, address, and phone number +1-716-791-({9668})  of their destination on the top of their carrier. In addition, ensure that your pet has current and updated identification on a properly fitting collar or harness, and consider getting them microchipped.

Airlines frequently change their pet travel regulations in response to inclement weather or other unusual events. During the summer, it is best to book your pet's travel for early mornings or late evenings, when temperatures are often lower. In the winter, noon flights are preferred since they are warmer. It is crucial to remember that if temperatures reach specific thresholds, Alaska Airlines may prohibit pet travel for the animals' safety.

Pet travel during peak holiday seasons may be challenging for both pets and their owners. To ensure a pleasant voyage, it is suggested that you verify with Alaska Airlines before making any reservations during busy travel times. 

As previously stated, the luggage compartment of Airbus aircraft does not have temperature control, making it unsuitable for transporting pets.

Alaska Airlines welcomes most domesticated dogs for transportation in climate-controlled baggage and cargo compartments for a cost of $150 USD/CAD. The pet and carrier together may weigh up to 150 pounds/68 kilogrammes. Pets allowed include cats, dogs, ferrets, guinea pigs, hamsters, house birds, non-poisonous reptiles, pot-bellied pigs, rabbits, and tropical fish.

• Your pet and carrier cannot weigh more than 150 pounds combined.

• You and your pet must travel on the same aeroplane to their destination.

• Dogs and cats must be at least eight weeks old and weaned.

• Pets are not permitted in the luggage compartment of an Airbus aeroplane.

• Every pet that travels in the luggage compartment must be accompanied by a veterinarian health certificate.

• Brachycephalic, snub-nosed, or flat-faced cats and dogs are not permitted to fly in the luggage section.

• A single live dog or cat, six months or older, may be transported in the same carrier.Only one live puppy, aged 8 weeks to 6 months and weighing more than 20 pounds, may be carried in the same container.

• No more than two live pups or kittens, aged 8 weeks to 6 months, of comparable size and weighing 20 pounds or less each, may be carried in the same carrier.

• Animals must be harmless, non-destructive (to themselves or the carrier), and require no supervision during transportation.

Your pet's carrier should be spacious enough to allow them to stand, turn, and lie down comfortably. The following carrier sizes are allowed for transit in the luggage compartment:

Size Carrier size Dimensions (length x width x height)

Extra small 100 21" x 16" x 15"

Small 200 27" x 20" x 19"

Medium 300 32" x 22" x 23"

Large 300 36" X 24" x 26"

Extra large 500 40" x 27" x 30"

The following guidelines and regulations apply while travelling with pets on Alaska Airlines: 

• •  The pet carrier must be clean, safe, leak-proof, escape-proof, have enough ventilation, and not have any cracks in it.

  • Affix a food and water dish to the interior of the kennel.

  • Your pet has to be able to stand up and roam around freely in the carrier.

  • Wheeled carriers are only permitted if the wheels can be removed.

  • Verify all carrier requirements with the USDA and IATA.

  • If you don't satisfy any of the conditions or any of the aforementioned standards, the airline won't allow your pet to go on their flights. For further information, speak with an Alaska Airlines +1-716-791-9668  official at the airport if you are denied boarding.

• Travelling internationally with pets may be challenging due to varying rules in each region. For example, it is not permitted to bring pet bedding on flights to Mexico; however, passengers may bring newspapers and puppy pads in its place. Pets that have not had their rabies and parvo vaccinations are prohibited in several countries.

• When determining international pet travel, Google and international phoning are going to be your best friends. Certain dog breeds are prohibited in several countries, including from being brought on aeroplanes, per breed-specific laws. Most want a current medical screening report attesting to the pet's health and immunity to common canine infections. Some nations still require quarantine, even in the age of this canine passport. 

• According to Alaska Air's pet travel policy, only dogs and cats are allowed on overseas flights that are returning to the US. Pets departing rabies-endemic countries must have proof of vaccination before returning to the United States by Alaska Air.

• With excellent alternatives for pet owners wishing to fly with their animals, Alaska Airlines offers some of the most beneficial pet rules in the industry.

• Whether you want to inspect them as cargo or allow them in the cabin, this is accurate. Its rates are some of the cheapest for pet travel on airlines, and it allows a wider range of pets than most.

• You should be aware, though, that there remain certain limitations on the types of animals that may fly and the times of year when pet cargo cannot be transported.

• Make sure your pet satisfies all the rules for flying on Alaska Airlines before making your reservation.