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Air France Pet Policy — Cabin, Cargo & Service Animals
Air France Pet Policy — Cabin, Cargo & Service Animals — Summary
Whether Air France allows pets in the cabin, cargo options, fees, service animal rules and the destination import requirements that catch owners out.
Key Travel Facts & Insights
- Pets in the cabin: Cats and dogs up to 8 kg including carrier travel in the cabin on most routes..
- Pets in the hold or cargo: Larger animals travel in the hold as accompanied baggage or as cargo..
- Pet fees: Fees vary by route and cabin versus hold..
- Service animals: Assistance dogs travel free in the cabin with documentation..
Pets in the cabin
Cats and dogs up to 8 kg including carrier travel in the cabin on most routes.
Pets in the hold or cargo
Larger animals travel in the hold as accompanied baggage or as cargo.
Pet fees
Fees vary by route and cabin versus hold.
Service animals
Assistance dogs travel free in the cabin with documentation.
Restrictions and destination rules
EU import rules apply — microchip, rabies vaccination and health certificate. Snub-nosed breeds face hold restrictions.
Air France flying with pets — common questions
Can I bring my dog in the cabin on Air France?
Cats and dogs up to 8 kg including carrier travel in the cabin on most routes. Fees vary by route and cabin versus hold.
Does Air France accept service animals?
Assistance dogs travel free in the cabin with documentation.
What are the Air France pet restrictions?
EU import rules apply — microchip, rabies vaccination and health certificate. Snub-nosed breeds face hold restrictions.
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