Can I have my cats in the cabin with me on British Airways European flights?

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If I'm flying with BA intra-Europe (Stockholm-London), am I allowed to have my cats (in their cat-cage obv) in the cabin, under a seat or on my lap or something?



Best Answer

BA have a really good page about pets on their site

The bad news is that only guide dogs are allowed to be taken on the plane with you. All others must travel in the hold.




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Can I take my cat on a plane British Airways?

No. British Airways does not allow pets in the cabin. Pets are only allowed to be transported as cargo on BA flights.

Can cats fly in the cabin to Europe?

Most airlines require that the carrier with the pet inside weighs no more than 8kg (about 17.6lbs). Alitalia is the only airline to allow slightly heavier pets in cabin on flights between the US and Europe with a maximum weight of 10kg (about 22lbs).

Can cats ride in the cabin on international flights?

Like other airlines, cats and dogs are welcome in both the cabin and cargo hold, as long as they have the proper documentation and an approved pet carrier. For the safety of each pet, a health certificate is required on international flights and they must be free of screwworms \u2013 understandably so.

Can pets fly in the cabin to the UK?

No pets are permitted to fly in the cabin on any flight into the UK, or even as checked baggage. However, there are a small handful of airlines that allow dogs to fly in the cabin or as checked baggage when leaving the UK.



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