How to read this table
Cabin limits are typically dog + carrier combined. "Brachy" = brachycephalic (snub-nosed) breeds: Bulldogs, Pugs, Boxers, Boston Terriers, Shih Tzus, Pekingese and similar. Policies change often — treat this as your shortlist, then verify on the airline's live policy page before paying for anything.
| Airline | Cabin | Hold / cargo | Snub-nosed breeds | Notes for dogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa | 8 kg incl. carrier | Yes (AVIH & cargo) | Conditional — one of the few accepting brachy breeds with restrictions | Fighting breeds need CR82 reinforced crate |
| KLM | 8 kg incl. carrier | Yes | Banned in hold | Popular EU–US routing for medium dogs |
| Air France | 8 kg incl. bag | Yes, to 75 kg | Banned in hold | Category dogs (pit bull-type) refused entirely |
| Iberia | 8 kg incl. carrier | Yes | Banned in hold | Good Latin America network for pets |
| British Airways | Not permitted | Cargo only (IAG Cargo) | Case-by-case via cargo | All pets fly cargo — book via IAG Cargo or an agent |
| Emirates | Not permitted (falcons excepted) | Cargo only | Banned year-round | Summer heat embargo via Dubai roughly May–Sep |
| Qatar Airways | Not permitted | Cargo only | Banned in cargo | Strong live-animals cargo product via Doha |
| Turkish Airlines | 8 kg incl. carrier | Yes | Banned in hold | Wide network; strong-jawed breed list refused |
| United | Under-seat fit (no strict kg) | PetSafe cargo programme | Restricted | US domestic + international; check current PetSafe terms |
| American Airlines | Under-seat fit | Limited / seasonal | Banned as checked | Cabin-first policy; cargo capacity varies by route |
| Air Canada | ~10 kg practical | Yes (baggage + cargo) | Banned as checked baggage | One of the easier North American carriers |
| Qantas | Not permitted | Cargo only | Banned in cargo | Mandatory for Australia arrivals — pair with Mickleham booking |
| ANA / JAL | Not permitted | Checked/cargo | Banned (year-round or summer) | Hard route for flat-faced breeds into Japan |
| Ryanair / easyJet | Not permitted | Not offered | — | Assistance dogs only — plan surface routes instead |
Detailed airline guides
Individual airline pages with sourced policy detail are generated through the CMS — the same pipeline as the country guides. This comparison table is the launch starting point.