Air Calin just updated their policy to allow dogs in the cabin — and if you've been waiting for that news, here's everything you need to know before you book. I've relocated internationally three times with Cooper, my 30kg Golden Retriever, mostly in cargo because cabin wasn't always an option. Here's what I wish someone had told me when I was first figuring out which airlines actually welcome dogs onboard.
Air Calin's pet policy splits into cabin and cargo. This page summarizes the weight limits, fees, brachycephalic-breed restrictions, and carrier specifications for both modes — sourced from the airline's official pet pages.
How Air Calin handles your pet
Each fact comes straight from the operator’s published policy. Hover the to read the exact wording; the opens the source page.
In the cabin Accepted
In the hold / cargo Accepted
Snub-nosed breedsAccepted
Cabin policy
Pets accepted Accepted“he scheduled departure date. Exception: only guide dogs for visually impaired or hearing-impaired passengers may be authorized to travel in cabin under certain conditions. In this case, you should contact the sales…”
Minimum age8 weeks“ked to the credit card used. Failure to contact the buyer within 48hrs of reservation being made. Article 8: special assistance 1. The carriage of unaccompanied children,…”
Hold & cargo policy
Hold: Pets accepted Accepted“Important: if you are traveling with your pet in the hold, please inform your point of sale at the time of booking and at least two business days before the scheduled departure date.”
Hold: Advance booking required Yes“Important: if you are traveling with your pet in the hold, please inform your point of sale at the time of booking and at least two business days before the scheduled departure date”
Hold: Crate must have/beIATA-compliant, live-animal label, a carrier“Airline Designator Code means the code issued by IATA (International Air Transport Association), which identifies each carrier using two or more alphabetical, numerical or alphanumeric characters and that is shown on…”
Cargo: Snub-nosed breeds banned No“cancel, defer or, at any time, return any cargo likely to cause damage or delay to other cargo, goods or persons, or the carriage of which is prohibited by law or constitutes a breach of any of these general conditions…”
Health & documents
Service & assistance animals
Pets accepted Accepted“only guide dogs for visually impaired or hearing-impaired passengers may be authorized to travel in cabin under certain conditions”
Recognized Yes“Exception: only guide dogs for visually impaired or hearing-impaired passengers may be authorized to trave”
In the cabin Accepted
In the hold / cargo Accepted
Cabin policy
Pets accepted Accepted“e that applicable law requires the Carrier to provide. Aviation Safety Means measures taken on board the aircraft or during the flight. The cabin crew must explain before takeoff the measures provided in this area: use…”
Minimum age8 weeks“ked to the credit card used. Failure to contact the buyer within 48hrs of reservation being made. Article 8: special assistance 1. The carriage of unaccompanied children,…”
Hold & cargo policy
Hold: Pets accepted Accepted“effects and other personal items that accompany Passengers during their journey. Except as otherwise provided for, this term includes both Checked Baggage and Unchecked Baggage. Baggage Allowance Means the maximum…”
Hold: Advance booking required Yes“Important: if you are traveling with your pet in the hold, please inform your point of sale at the time of booking and at least two business days before the scheduled departure date”
Hold: Crate must have/beIATA-compliant, a carrier“Airline Designator Code means the code issued by IATA (International Air Transport Association), which identifies each carrier using two or more alphabetical, numerical or alphanumeric characters and that is shown on…”
Health & documents
Air Calin's cargo conditions reserve the right to cancel, defer, or remove any cargo shipment at any time — including live animals — if the carrier determines it poses risk to other cargo or persons. That clause applies at the gate, not just at booking. Confirm your dog's breed is cleared with the airline directly before check-in day, not the morning you arrive.
The same right-to-refuse clause that covers damaged or hazardous cargo covers live animals in Air Calin's cargo hold. A dog flagged as a health or safety concern at any point — check-in, transit, loading — can be offloaded without refund. Book early, carry vet documentation in hand, and get written confirmation from Air Calin cargo before travel day.
Frequently asked
- What if my flight is delayed past my health certificate validity?
- If the certificate window expires before you board, you'll need a re-issue. Build a 1-2 day buffer between the cert date and departure to absorb minor delays.
- What happens if I forget a document?
- At the destination airport: at best, an extended inspection while you produce backup; at worst, the pet is held in quarantine or returned to origin at your cost. Bring printed copies.
The in-cabin pet acceptance value for Air Calin changed from 'None' to 'True'. Verify against the latest official source.
Every route has its own quirks — and Air Calin is no exception. What helped me most across three moves was having a written plan weeks before the flight, not a list of tabs I was still checking the night before. Use Pawgo's personalized plan builder to get the actual checklist for your trip: health certificate timing, cargo booking windows, all of it laid out in order. That's the version of this I needed.
Glossary
- ISO chip
- ISO 11784/11785 — the universal microchip standard.
- FAVN
- Fluorescent Antibody Virus Neutralization — a rabies serology test required by rabies-free destinations.
- Brachycephalic
- Snub-nosed breeds (French Bulldogs, Pugs, Persians, Himalayans) with restricted airline acceptance due to heat-stress risk.
- AVIH
- Animal Vehicle In Hold — IATA's term for cargo pet shipment, with fees that vary by carrier and route.
What changed recently
The rule for a requirement changed from 'None' to 'True'. Plan accordingly.