Can I fly with my dog in the cabin on WestJet?

Yes, WestJet accepts small dogs and cats in the cabin, in a carrier that fits under the seat.

Does WestJet accept pets in the hold?

Yes, WestJet accepts pets in the hold, in an IATA-compliant crate.

Does WestJet accept short-nosed breeds?

WestJet restricts short-nosed (brachycephalic) breeds because of the respiratory risk. The detail (cabin, hold, season) is on its official page, linked above.

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WestJet pet policy: flying with a dog or cat

WestJet accepts dogs and cats in the cabin and in the hold. Here are its conditions, read on its official page, and the catches to know before you book.

What the airline accepts

Cabin: YesService: quoted on request
Hold (checked): YesService: quoted on request
Cargo: No

What to check before you book

Short-nosed breeds: refused in the hold.
No pets at all to or from: Barbados, Honolulu (HNL), Maui (OGG), Kona (KOA), Kauai (LIH), Iceland, Ireland, Jamaica, Glasgow (GLA), London Heathrow (LHR), London Gatwick (LGW), London Stansted (STN), London Luton (LTN), London City (LCY).
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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Source

Conditions read on the airline's official page, verified on September 23, 2026. westjet.com

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Common questions

Can I fly with my dog in the cabin on WestJet?: Yes, WestJet accepts small dogs and cats in the cabin, in a carrier that fits under the seat.
Does WestJet accept pets in the hold?: Yes, WestJet accepts pets in the hold, in an IATA-compliant crate.
Does WestJet accept short-nosed breeds?: WestJet restricts short-nosed (brachycephalic) breeds because of the respiratory risk. The detail (cabin, hold, season) is on its official page, linked above.