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British Airways pet policy: flying with a dog or cat
British Airways accepts dogs and cats as cargo. Here are its conditions, read on its official page, and the catches to know before you book.
What the airline accepts
- Cabin
- No
- Hold (checked)
- No
- Cargo
- YesService: IAG Cargo / PetAir UK
What to check before you book
- Short-nosed breeds (French bulldog, pug, Persian…): restricted by the airline.
- On a codeshare, the rules of the airline OPERATING the flight apply, not the one on your ticket.
These conditions also depend on the route and date: some destinations close the cabin, and the arrival country has its own rules. The check is free.
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Conditions read on the airline's official page, verified on September 23, 2026. britishairways.com
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Common questions
- Can I fly with my dog in the cabin on British Airways?
- No, British Airways does not accept pets in the cabin (assistance dogs aside).
- Does British Airways accept pets in the hold?
- Not as checked baggage: British Airways carries pets as cargo, booked separately.
- Does British Airways accept short-nosed breeds?
- British Airways restricts short-nosed (brachycephalic) breeds because of the respiratory risk. The detail (cabin, hold, season) is on its official page, linked above.