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Bahamasair accepts pets in the cabin, as checked baggage and as cargo, charged per sector. The published constraint is age: eight weeks minimum, whichever way the animal travels. Island-hopping means several sectors, and each one is a separate charge and a separate acceptance decision. Plan the itinerary with the fewest legs you can live with.
Bahamasair'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 Bahamasair handles your pet
Each fact comes straight from the operator’s published policy. Tap the to read the exact wording; the opens the source page.
In the cabin✓ Accepted
In the hold / cargo✓ Accepted
Cabin policy
Pets accepted✓ Acceptedverified 2026-08-28
Minimum age8 weeksverified 2026-08-14
Pregnant animals accepted✓ Yesverified 2026-08-16
Carrier size38 × 35 cmverified 2026-08-28
Max weight (pet + crate)9 kgverified 2026-08-28
Crate must have/behard-sided ok, a carrierverified 2026-08-28
Hold & cargo policy
Hold: Minimum age8 weeksverified 2026-07-30
Hold: Crate must have/beIATA-compliant, a carrierverified 2026-07-14
Cargo: Crate must have/beIATA-compliantverified 2026-07-14
Health & documents
Health certificate required✓ Yesverified 2026-07-14
Health certificate validity10 daysverified 2026-08-28
Health certificate · Validity days10 daysverified 2026-08-28
Pets must be a minimum of 8 weeks old to travel with Bahamasair, in the cabin, as checked baggage or as cargo. The age is read from the veterinary record at acceptance. Confirm the date of birth appears on the health paperwork, and count 8 weeks to the travel date rather than to the booking date.
Eight weeks old, one charge per sector, and a destination that decides the paperwork — that is the Bahamasair shape. Cooper has taught me that the airline is rarely the hard part; the arrival country is. Line up the entry requirements for where you land, then let Pawgo assemble the personalized plan for the whole routing.
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.
Auto-generated from verified data · Last updated: August 28, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I bring my dog in the cabin on Bahamasair?
Yes, Bahamasair allows dogs in the cabin. Your pet and carrier combined must weigh under 9 kg. For your specific pet's eligibility, check Pawgo at www.pawgo.fr.Build my pet's travel plan →
Does Bahamasair require a health certificate for pets?
Yes, Bahamasair requires a health certificate for pets. It must be issued within 10 days of travel. Your destination country may have additional requirements — check www.pawgo.fr.Build my pet's travel plan →
Can I ship my dog as cargo on Bahamasair?
Yes, Bahamasair offers cargo pet transport. Confirm the carrier's specific crate and documentation requirements with the airline directly before booking. Get the full details at www.pawgo.fr.Build my pet's travel plan →
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.Build my pet's travel plan →
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.Build my pet's travel plan →
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