Okay, Eastar Jet just jumped up my list! Small dogs ride right there in the cabin, which means Nala-sized adventures start with a happy little co-pilot instead of a cargo hold and crossed fingers. That single yes changes everything about how Sam and I map a trip. Grab your leash, grab your enthusiasm, and let's figure out exactly what your pup needs to board.

Eastar Jet'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 Eastar Jet 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

Cabin policy

Pets accepted Accepted“Dogs and cats are only available”
Advance booking required Yes“The Passenger requesting for the Carriage of animal has to notify the Airlines in advance on”
Pre-approval required Yes“Live animals are only allowed for transport if they are assistance dogs for disabled passengers or pre-approved pets accompanying passengers.”
Carrier size40 × 40 × 20 cm“ximum three dimensions of not more than 115cm (Length 55cm, width 40cm, height 20cm), at no cost on the condition that the Passenger would fully be responsible for carrying and…”
Crate must have/bea carrier“ximum three dimensions of not more than 115cm (Length 55cm, width 40cm, height 20cm), at no cost on the condition that the Passenger would fully be responsible for carrying and…”

Hold & cargo policy

Hold: Advance booking required Yes“The Passenger requesting for the Carriage of animal has to notify the Airlines in advance on”
Hold: Pre-approval required Yes“Live animals are only allowed for transport if they are assistance dogs for disabled passengers or pre-approved pets accompanying passengers. 7) Wheelchair used by the disabled personal shall be carried as Checked…”
Hold: Carrier size55 × 40 cm“…rack or under passenger seat, with maximum three dimensions of not more than 115cm (Length 55cm, width 40cm, height 20cm),”
Hold: Max weight (pet + crate)32 kg“prior agreement between Passenger and Eastar Jet, checked Baggage whose sum of three dimensions exceeds 203 centimeters or whose weight exceeds 32 kilograms may be refused carriage. 7.”
Hold: Crate must have/bea carrier“…rack or under passenger seat, with maximum three dimensions of not more than 115cm (Length 55cm, width 40cm, height 20cm),”
Cargo: One-way fee500 USD“Some allow small dogs to travel in the aircraft cabin as part of your carry-on luggage allowance, while others will only allow pets to travel in the cargo area, and fees can vary from nothing at all to more than $500”
Cargo: Advance booking required Yes“Passengers must apply for the transportation of pets in advance when making a reservation according to”
Cargo: Crate must have/beIATA-compliant“Restricted Items If, in the opinion of Eastar Jet, the weight, size or character of baggage renders it unsuitable for carriage on the aircraft, Eastar Jet, prior to or at any stage of the journey, will refuse to carry…”

Health & documents

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Service & assistance animals

Pets accepted Accepted“Guide dogs for the visually impaired or assistance dogs for the hearing impaired will be transported free of charge”
Fee waived Yes“Guide dogs for the visually impaired or assistance dogs for the hearing impaired will be transported free of charge”
Recognized Yes“Assistance dogs for disabled passengers must have a service dog label”
Cabin allowed Yes“The passenger must accompany the animal, and the animal must not occupy a separate seat.”

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.
Budget for a cargo fee of up to 500 USD one way. Confirm the exact charge with Eastar Jet before booking, since the amount shifts by route and animal size. Set that 500 USD aside as a worst-case line item. Ask whether it covers the crate or just transport. Pay it during booking, not at the counter, to lock the reservation.
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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.