Heads up before you get excited about that easyJet fare: dogs in the cabin are a hard no on this airline. No cabin, no cargo, no hold. Nala shot me a look when I broke the news over trail mix. If you're flying a four-legged adventurer, easyJet simply won't carry them, and knowing that upfront saves you a scramble at the gate and a very disappointed pup.
easyJet'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 easyJet 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 Not accepted
In the hold / cargo Not accepted
Cabin policy
Hold & cargo policy
Service & assistance animals
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.
So easyJet is off the table for pup travel, but that just means picking a carrier that actually says yes. Sam and I map alternatives before booking anything, and it takes minutes. Feed your route into Pawgo's plan-builder and get a personalized plan showing exactly which airlines welcome your dog and what each one demands. Bring more water than you think, sort the flights first, and go chase the good trails.
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.