Air North accepts dogs in cargo, which sounds simple until you read the paperwork attached to that single word. Luna watches me build these comparison sheets and, frankly, judges my highlighter choices. Cabin, cargo, hold: all three doors are open here, but the one marked cargo comes with conditions that reward the traveler who reads ahead. Here are the numbers worth writing down before booking.
Air North'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.
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In the cabin ✓ Accepted
In the hold / cargo ✓ Accepted
Cabin policy Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedOn Pets As Checked Baggage Pets As Cargo Pet Passport Preparing Your Pet Trained Service Dogs Multi-Airline Pet Travel Embargo Periods Kennel Guide Pet Medical Requirements Guidelines Pets As Carry-On Dog, cats or… verified 2026-08-28 One-way fee 50 USD There is a $50 fee + tax verified 2026-08-11 Minimum age 8 weeks Pets travelling into or out of the United States will require: Health certificate Value of shipment Minimum of 8 weeks old ions, all animals in the cabin must remain within their kennels for the duration of the flight. verified 2026-08-07 Advance booking required ✓ YesAs space is limited, pets travelling as cargo, just like those travelling as checked baggage, must be booked in advance to ensure availability verified 2026-07-14 Booking method contact our Reservations team If you’re planning to travel with your pet, whether in the cabin, as checked baggage, or through our Cargo service, please contact our Reservations team before your trip to reserve space, as availability is limited. verified 2026-08-11 Nursing allowed ✗ NoFemales with suckling young and unweaned animals will not be accepted for air transport verified 2026-07-20 Animals in heat accepted ✗ NoHere are our guidelines; No animal shall be accepted if it is deemed to be hostile, A maximum of two (2) animals of the same species per kennel, up to 12 kg and must be from the same household, Weaned puppies or kittens… verified 2026-07-24 Carrier size 45 cm Carrier Guidelines For pets traveling in the cabin of Boeing 737 aircraft, carriers must not exceed 18" x 15" x 9" (45cm x 38cm x 23cm). verified 2026-08-10 Crate must have/be hard-sided ok, ventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, a carrier Carrier Guidelines For pets traveling in the cabin of Boeing 737 aircraft, carriers must not exceed 18" x 15" x 9" (45cm x 38cm x 23cm). verified 2026-08-10 Hold & cargo policy Hold: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedPets As Checked Baggage We accept animals in a rigid kennel as checked baggage. verified 2026-08-20 Hold: One-way fee 50 USD Fees For Shipping A Pet As Checked Baggage Size Dimensions (length x width x height) Cost Small 69 cm x 50 cm x 48 cm 27" x 19.5" x 19" $50 + tax Medium 81 cm x 57 cm x 58 cm 32" x 22.5" x 23" $78 + tax Large 91 cm… verified 2026-08-11 Hold: Minimum age 8 weeks …travelling into or out of the United States will require: Health certificate Value of shipment Minimum of 8 weeks old Pets travelling into or out of the United States will require: Health certificate Value of… verified 2026-07-31 Hold: Advance booking required ✓ YesAs space is limited, pets travelling as cargo, just like those travelling as checked baggage, must be booked in advance to ensure availability. verified 2026-08-11 Hold: Nursing allowed ✗ NoFemales with suckling young and unweaned animals will not be accepted for air transport verified 2026-07-20 Hold: Animals in heat accepted ✗ NoShipment of females in estrus (heat) is not recommended, Tranquilizing of animals is not recommended verified 2026-08-15 Hold: Crate must have/be hard-sided ok, ventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, live-animal label, a carrier Pets As Checked Baggage We accept animals in a rigid kennel as checked baggage verified 2026-07-23 Cargo: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedDetails available here: iata.org/en/programs/cargo/live-animals/pets/ Soft-sided kennels are not accepted Maximum of two animals of the same species per kennel, up to 12 kg and must be from the same h verified 2026-06-14 Cargo: One-way fee 30 USD Calgary, Alberta - additional handling fee of USD30.00 is charged by cargo handlers verified 2026-07-20 Cargo: Advance booking required ✓ YesAs space is limited, pets travelling as cargo, just like those travelling as checked baggage, must be booked in advance to ensure availability verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Nursing allowed ✗ NoChecked Baggage Pet Requirements For the safety and well-being of the animals, nursing mothers and unweaned young animals cannot travel by air, Weaned puppies under eight (8) weeks should not be shipped due to possible… verified 2026-08-10 Cargo: Animals in heat accepted ✗ NoShipment of females in estrus (heat) is not recommended, Tranquilizing of animals is not recommended verified 2026-08-15 Cargo: Carrier size 8 cm …from the same household and have a combined weight of no more than 12 kg (26 lb), There must be at least 5–8 cm of clearance above the pet’s head, The kennel must be leak-proof, escape-proof, verified 2026-07-16 Cargo: Max weight (pet + crate) 12 kg …travel in one kennel, provided they are from the same household and have a combined weight of no more than 12 kg (26 lb), There must be at least 5–8 cm of clearance above the pet’s head, The kennel must be leak-proof,… verified 2026-08-10 Cargo: Crate must have/be ventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, live-animal label, a carrier …from the same household and have a combined weight of no more than 12 kg (26 lb), There must be at least 5–8 cm of clearance above the pet’s head, The kennel must be leak-proof, escape-proof, verified 2026-07-16 Health & documents Health certificate required ✓ YesIf the animal is sedated or has undergone recent surgery, a veterinary certificate must be provided stating the animal is fit to be transported by air. verified 2026-08-11 Rabies vaccination · Min age at vaccination 8 weeks or out of the United States will require: Health certificate Value of shipment Minimum of 8 weeks old. verified 2026-07-20 Other rules Minimum age 8 weeks Pets in the Cabin Small dogs, cats, and rabbits who are at least 8 weeks old can travel in the cabin if they fit inside a soft carrier underneath the seat in front of you. verified 2026-08-12 Assistance animals accepted ✓ YesYour pet may travel with you in Economy Class but not Business Class, unless the pet is a service animal. verified 2026-07-24 Emotional support animals allowed ✗ NoImportant Information Emotional support animals are not accepted as trained service dogs, Air North may contact the training organization or qualified trainer to verify the information provided in the application,… verified 2026-08-09 Service & assistance animals Esa note Emotional support animals are not accepted Important Information Emotional support animals are not accepted as trained service dogs. verified 2026-08-11 Fee waived ✓ YesApproved service dogs may travel free of charge; however, approval from Air North is required before travel. verified 2026-08-12 Recognized ✓ YesIs The Animal Providing A Service To The Traveller They may qualify as a Service Animal. verified 2026-08-06 Cabin allowed ✓ YesPets As Carry-On Pets As Checked Baggage Pets As Cargo Pet Passport Preparing Your Pet Trained Service Dogs Multi-Airline Pet Travel Embargo Periods Kennel Guide Pet Medical Requirements Guidelines Pets As Carry-On Dog,… verified 2026-08-06 Esa recognized ✗ NoImportant Information Emotional support animals are not accepted as trained service dogs. verified 2026-08-10 Forms required ✓ YesNo ’ ( ) Please include any relevant documentation showing proof of the dog’s vaccinations. verified 2026-06-11 Advance notice hours 48 hours Please complete the form below and submit it to serviceanimals@f lyairnorth.com 14 days prior to travel. Requests must be submitted a minimum of 48 hours in advance. verified 2026-08-14 Documentation required ✓ YesThe kennels must adhere to the following size limitations: Boeing : 18” L x 15” W x 9”H ATR : 15” L x 11” W x 9” H Your pet must be able to stand and turn around naturally. verified 2026-08-11 In the cabin ✓ Accepted
In the hold / cargo ✓ Accepted
Cabin policy Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedDogs, cats, and rabbits are welcome to travel in the cabin. verified 2026-08-10 One-way fee 50 USD There is a $50 fee + tax verified 2026-08-11 Minimum age 8 weeks …travelling into or out of the United States will require: Health certificate Value of shipment Minimum of 8 weeks old Pets travelling into or out of the United States will require: Health certificate Value of… verified 2026-08-10 Advance booking required ✓ YesAs space is limited, pets travelling as cargo, just like those travelling as checked baggage, must be booked in advance to ensure availability verified 2026-07-14 Booking method phone …kennel must be labeled ‘Live Animal’. Attach labels with the shipper and receiver’s name, street address and phone number and the name of the pet travelling. verified 2026-08-11 Nursing allowed ✗ NoNursing mothers and unweaned young animals are not eligible for travel. verified 2026-08-28 Season restrictions holiday …Periods While we don’t have embargo periods, we do limit the number of kennels on each flight during the holiday season to ensure the animals’ comfort and safety verified 2026-06-19 Animals in heat accepted ✗ NoHere are our guidelines; No animal shall be accepted if it is deemed to be hostile, A maximum of two (2) animals of the same species per kennel, up to 12 kg and must be from the same household, Weaned puppies or kittens… verified 2026-07-24 Carrier size 45 × 23 cm Carrier Guidelines For pets traveling in the cabin of Boeing 737 aircraft, carriers must not exceed 18" x 15" x 9" (45cm x 38cm x 23cm). verified 2026-08-10 Max weight (pet + crate) 12 kg …travel in one kennel, provided they are from the same household and have a combined weight of no more than 12 kg (26 lb). There must be at least 5–8 cm of clearance above the pet’s head. The kennel must be leak-proof,… verified 2026-08-10 Crate must have/be hard-sided ok, ventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, a carrier Carrier Guidelines For pets traveling in the cabin of Boeing 737 aircraft, carriers must not exceed 18" x 15" x 9" (45cm x 38cm x 23cm). verified 2026-08-10 Hold & cargo policy Hold: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedPets As Checked Baggage We accept animals in a rigid kennel as checked baggage. verified 2026-08-20 Hold: One-way fee 50 USD Fees For Shipping A Pet As Checked Baggage Size Dimensions (length x width x height) Cost Small 69 cm x 50 cm x 48 cm 27" x 19.5" x 19" $50 + tax Medium 81 cm x 57 cm x 58 cm 32" x 22.5" x 23" $78 + tax Large 91 cm… verified 2026-08-11 Hold: Minimum age 8 weeks …travelling into or out of the United States will require: Health certificate Value of shipment Minimum of 8 weeks old verified 2026-08-07 Hold: Advance booking required ✓ YesAs space is limited, pets travelling as cargo, just like those travelling as checked baggage, must be booked in advance to ensure availability. verified 2026-08-04 Hold: Nursing allowed ✗ NoFemales with suckling young and unweaned animals will not be accepted for air transport verified 2026-07-20 Hold: Sedation allowed ✗ NoHere are our guidelines; No animal shall be accepted if it is deemed to be hostile, A maximum of two (2) animals of the same species per kennel, up to 12 kg and must be from the same household, Weaned puppies or kittens… verified 2026-08-10 Hold: Animals in heat accepted ✗ NoShipment of females in estrus (heat) is not recommended, Tranquilizing of animals is not recommended verified 2026-08-15 Hold: Max weight (pet + crate) 12 kg …travel in one kennel, provided they are from the same household and have a combined weight of no more than 12 kg (26 lb), There must be at least 5–8 cm of clearance above the pet’s head, The kennel must be leak-proof,… verified 2026-07-27 Hold: Crate must have/be hard-sided ok, ventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, live-animal label, a carrier Pets As Checked Baggage We accept animals in a rigid kennel as checked baggage. verified 2026-08-10 Cargo: Pets accepted ✓ Accepteded in lieu of carry-on baggage Pets authorized to travel in the cabin are dogs, cats, or rabbits For the pets health and safety, they must be at least 8 weeks old Passengers travelling with pets are required to check in… verified 2026-06-14 Cargo: One-way fee 30 USD Calgary, Alberta - additional handling fee of USD30.00 is charged by cargo handlers verified 2026-07-20 Cargo: Advance booking required ✓ YesAs space is limited, pets travelling as cargo, just like those travelling as checked baggage, must be booked in advance to ensure availability. verified 2026-08-12 Cargo: Nursing allowed ✗ Noens younger than eight (8) weeks will not accepted due to possible dehydration, Nursing mothers and unweaned young animals are not eligible for travel, Shipment of females in estrus (heat) is not recommended,… verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Season restrictions holiday ments. Additionally, during peak travel periods, especially holidays, cargo space may be limited, and pet shipments may be unav verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Animals in heat accepted ✗ NoShipment of females in estrus (heat) is not recommended, Tranquilizing of animals is not recommended verified 2026-08-15 Cargo: Carrier size 8 cm …from the same household and have a combined weight of no more than 12 kg (26 lb), There must be at least 5–8 cm of clearance above the pet’s head, The kennel must be leak-proof, escape-proof, verified 2026-08-31 Cargo: Crate must have/be ventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, live-animal label, a carrier …from the same household and have a combined weight of no more than 12 kg (26 lb), There must be at least 5–8 cm of clearance above the pet’s head, The kennel must be leak-proof, escape-proof, verified 2026-08-31 Health & documents Health certificate required ✓ YesHere are our guidelines; No animal shall be accepted if it is deemed to be hostile, A maximum of two (2) animals of the same species per kennel, up to 12 kg and must be from the same household, Weaned puppies or kittens… verified 2026-08-16 Other rules Minimum age 8 weeks Pets in the Cabin Small dogs, cats, and rabbits who are at least 8 weeks old can travel in the cabin if they fit inside a soft carrier underneath the seat in front of you. verified 2026-08-12 Air North requires a physician's note stating an attendant is required for cargo dog travel. The reservations team must be contacted at least 48 hours before the travel date to complete the booking. Prepare the physician's note in advance. Call reservations no later than two full days ahead. Do not rely on same-day or last-minute cargo arrangements, because the 48-hour window closes the option.
Air North applies an additional handling fee of 30 USD for cargo dogs at Calgary, Alberta, charged by the cargo handlers there. Budget 30 USD on top of the base cargo charge when routing through Calgary. Confirm which handler collects it and whether payment happens at drop-off. Treat this Calgary-specific charge as separate from any standard cargo pricing quoted at booking.
Three open doors and one 48-hour clock make Air North a manageable booking, provided the physician's note and the Calgary fee are on your checklist before you call. Luna would approve of that level of preparation, or at least tolerate it. Rather than copy my spreadsheet, feed your exact route and dates into Pawgo's plan-builder and get a personalized plan that names every requirement for your trip specifically.
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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.
