Alaska Airlines·oneworld
Alaska Pet Policy — Cabin, Cargo & Service Animals
Alaska Pet Policy — Cabin, Cargo & Service Animals — Summary
Whether Alaska 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, dogs, rabbits and household birds travel in-cabin in an approved carrier under the seat..
- Pets in the hold or cargo: Alaska is one of the few remaining US carriers accepting pets in the climate-controlled baggage compartment on many routes, which matters for larger dogs..
- Pet fees: A per-direction fee applies for both in-cabin and baggage-compartment carriage..
- Service animals: Trained service dogs travel free with the DOT form submitted in advance..
Pets in the cabin
Cats, dogs, rabbits and household birds travel in-cabin in an approved carrier under the seat.
Pets in the hold or cargo
Alaska is one of the few remaining US carriers accepting pets in the climate-controlled baggage compartment on many routes, which matters for larger dogs.
Pet fees
A per-direction fee applies for both in-cabin and baggage-compartment carriage.
Service animals
Trained service dogs travel free with the DOT form submitted in advance.
Restrictions and destination rules
Temperature embargoes apply to baggage-compartment carriage. Snub-nosed breeds are restricted.
Alaska flying with pets — common questions
Can I bring my dog in the cabin on Alaska?
Cats, dogs, rabbits and household birds travel in-cabin in an approved carrier under the seat. A per-direction fee applies for both in-cabin and baggage-compartment carriage.
Does Alaska accept service animals?
Trained service dogs travel free with the DOT form submitted in advance.
What are the Alaska pet restrictions?
Temperature embargoes apply to baggage-compartment carriage. Snub-nosed breeds are restricted.
More Alaska help
Booking Alaska? Talk to a US travel consultant.
Fare rules, baggage allowances and change policies differ by route and fare brand. Our consultants confirm the exact terms attached to your itinerary before you pay — and handle the change or refund if plans move.