Air Canada pet policy
✓ Last verified against the official Air Canada pet policy page.
| Pets in cabin | Yes |
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| Species accepted | Cats and small dogs (one per passenger, at least 10 weeks old) |
| Max carrier size | Soft-sided only. Most mainline jets: 43 x 40 x 20 cm (17 x 16 x 8 in) L x W x H; Dash 8-400/E175/CRJ900: 55 x 40 x 27 cm; widebody Business Class: 41 x 21 x 28 cm |
| Max weight (pet + carrier) | Baggage compartment: up to 45 kg (100 lb) pet + kennel; max 292 cm (115 in) linear |
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| Checked bag / cargo option | Yes, in the baggage compartment (hard-sided kennel) with seasonal and route embargoes; Air Canada Cargo (AC Animals) for unaccompanied pets. |
| Breed restrictions | Short/snub-nosed (brachycephalic) dog breeds cannot travel in the baggage compartment; 'strong' breeds need reinforced crates. |
| Route restrictions | No pet carriers on Air Canada Jetz or codeshare flights operated by partners; no cabin pets in Premium Economy. Many seasonal baggage-compartment embargoes (e.g. Dec 18 - Jan 4 no checked pets or cargo). |
| Service animals | See Air Canada's accessibility services page for service or emotional support dogs. |
Good to know
Register your pet with Air Canada Reservations, ideally within 24 hours of booking; online/kiosk check-in not available with a pet.
Recent changes
- – All pets travelling in the cabin must be in soft-sided carriers. source
- – Travellers reported a temporary in-cabin pet embargo for July 25 - August 1, 2026, later cancelled. Not shown on Air Canada's official page as of 2026-10-22: unconfirmed by the airline. source unofficial source
Before you book, re-check the official page and call the airline to reserve pet space; space is usually limited per flight.