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Qantas Pet Policy — Cabin, Cargo & Service Animals
Qantas Pet Policy — Cabin, Cargo & Service Animals — Summary
Whether Qantas 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: Qantas does not permit pets in the cabin other than assistance dogs..
- Pets in the hold or cargo: Pets travel as manifest cargo..
- Pet fees: Quoted by cargo..
- Service animals: Assistance dogs travel free with the DOT form on US routes..
Pets in the cabin
Qantas does not permit pets in the cabin other than assistance dogs.
Pets in the hold or cargo
Pets travel as manifest cargo.
Pet fees
Quoted by cargo.
Service animals
Assistance dogs travel free with the DOT form on US routes.
Restrictions and destination rules
Australia has among the strictest animal import regimes in the world, including mandatory quarantine on arrival and a lengthy pre-export preparation period. Plan a minimum of six months.
Qantas flying with pets — common questions
Can I bring my dog in the cabin on Qantas?
Qantas does not permit pets in the cabin other than assistance dogs. Quoted by cargo.
Does Qantas accept service animals?
Assistance dogs travel free with the DOT form on US routes.
What are the Qantas pet restrictions?
Australia has among the strictest animal import regimes in the world, including mandatory quarantine on arrival and a lengthy pre-export preparation period. Plan a minimum of six months.
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