Loganair is one of those carriers I circled twice in my spreadsheet, because it actually lets dogs ride in the cabin rather than shunting every animal below. That single row decided a lot for me. Luna, naturally, has opinions about small propeller aircraft and voiced them all. If you are weighing a Scottish island hop with a pet, the cabin option here is the detail worth writing down first.
Loganair'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 Loganair 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
Cabin policy
Pets accepted Accepted“Loganair can accept cats & dogs and other small pets on board our Orkney Inter-Isles services.”
Snub-nosed breeds listBulldog, Pug, Pekingese“If you do not meet the following requirements, ➢ Loganair can only carry PETS (Cats & Dogs) in the hold ➢ Loganair DO NOT carry animals as cargo (AVIH) ➢ Loganair DO NOT carry other animals – only cats and dogs…”
Advance booking required Yes“nal. Dogs must have a muzzle fitted during Security screening. Please note, muzzles are the responsibility of the pet owner 1.1 Pets in the Cabin Service animals, such as Assistance Dogs, are the only pets allowed in…”
Hold & cargo policy
Hold: Snub-nosed breeds listBulldog, Pug, Pekingese“If you do not meet the following requirements, ➢ Loganair can only carry PETS (Cats & Dogs) in the hold ➢ Loganair DO NOT carry animals as cargo (AVIH) ➢ Loganair DO NOT carry other animals – only cats and dogs…”
Hold: Advance booking required Yes“Pet/s must be booked prior to travel to ensure that 2 animals from different families do not end up on the same flight.”
Hold: Max weight (pet + crate)32 kg“Loganair can only carry one pet container per flight up to a maximum of 32kgs per animal including weight of container.”
Other rules
Service & assistance animals
Pets accepted Accepted“Service animals, such as Assistance Dogs, are the only pets allowed in the cabin.”
Fee waived Yes“Assistance dogs, containers, and food are carried free of charge, within the standard baggage allowance.”
Cabin allowed Yes“Service animals, such as Assistance Dogs, are the only pets allowed in the cabin.”
Advance notice hours48 hours“ok your Assistance Dog at the time of flight booking, but we recommend doing so at least 48 hours before departure.”
Documentation required Yes“er. 1.5 Guide, Hearing & Medical Alert Dogs If you are traveling with a guide, hearing, or medical alert dog, you must provide the required documentation: Official confirmation of the dog being fully trained or under…”
Recognized organizationsAssistance Dogs International, International Guide Dog Federation“Ensure you have a copy on hand for verification. 1.4 Emotional Support Dogs Loganair does not accept emotional support dogs in the cabin; they must travel in the hold in a proper animal container. 1.5 Guide, Hearing &…”
In the cabin Accepted
In the hold / cargo Accepted
Cabin policy
Pets accepted Accepted“Loganair can accept cats & dogs and other small pets on board our Orkney Inter-Isles services.”
Hold & cargo policy
Hold: Advance booking required Yes“Pet/s must be booked prior to travel to ensure that 2 animals from different families do not end up on the same flight.”
Hold: Max weight (pet + crate)32 kg“Loganair can only carry one pet container per flight up to a maximum of 32kgs per animal including weight of container.”
Other rules
Puppies must reach at least 12 weeks old before boarding a Loganair flight. Book travel only after the dog passes that 12-week mark. Confirm the puppy's date of birth against departure day when reserving. A dog under 12 weeks will be refused at the counter. Delay the trip until the age threshold is cleared, then rebook the cabin slot.
Frequently asked
- How much does it cost to fly a pet on Loganair?
- On flights within Metropolitan France, Loganair charges from 10 GBP in the cabin, and 50 GBP in the hold, one way per pet. Longer routes cost more — price your exact itinerary.
- 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.
Loganair charges a fixed 10 GBP per flight for a cabin dog on Orkney Inter-Isles routes. Budget 10 GBP for each single sector, not each round trip. Multiply that 10 GBP figure by the number of flights in the itinerary. Pay the fee at booking to lock the cabin space rather than settling it at the gate.
So that is Loganair, filed and cross-checked in my spreadsheet: cabin dogs welcome, a tidy fixed fee, and a puppy age gate to watch. Every route and every animal shifts the numbers, though, which is exactly why I stopped trusting a single article. Build your own personalized plan with Pawgo's plan-builder, feed it your real dates and destinations, and let it do the fiddly cross-referencing that even Luna admits I enjoy too much.
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.