ITA Airways·Star Alliance (Lufthansa Group)
ITA Airways Pet Policy — Cabin, Cargo & Service Animals
ITA Airways Pet Policy — Cabin, Cargo & Service Animals — Summary
Whether ITA Airways 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: Small cats and dogs up to 8 kg including carrier travel in the cabin, and ITA permits somewhat larger animals in the cabin on selected long-haul routes than most European carriers..
- Pets in the hold or cargo: Larger animals travel in the hold..
- Pet fees: Charged by route and cabin versus hold..
- Service animals: Assistance dogs travel free with documentation..
Pets in the cabin
Small cats and dogs up to 8 kg including carrier travel in the cabin, and ITA permits somewhat larger animals in the cabin on selected long-haul routes than most European carriers.
Pets in the hold or cargo
Larger animals travel in the hold.
Pet fees
Charged by route and cabin versus hold.
Service animals
Assistance dogs travel free with documentation.
Restrictions and destination rules
EU import rules apply.
ITA Airways flying with pets — common questions
Can I bring my dog in the cabin on ITA Airways?
Small cats and dogs up to 8 kg including carrier travel in the cabin, and ITA permits somewhat larger animals in the cabin on selected long-haul routes than most European carriers. Charged by route and cabin versus hold.
Does ITA Airways accept service animals?
Assistance dogs travel free with documentation.
What are the ITA Airways pet restrictions?
EU import rules apply.
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