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This guide was generated by Pawgo's AI using verified data from official sources. Aïsha is a fictional persona — the data is real.
Luxair is often described as refusing snub-nosed pets, and that is not quite what the policy says. The refusal applies to the hold. The cabin stays open. It is a distinction worth getting right, because it is the difference between not flying at all and flying on a booking made early. Pixel is not a flat-faced breed, but I field this question constantly.
Luxair'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 Luxair 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
Snub-nosed breedsNot accepted
Cabin policy
Pets accepted✓ Acceptedverified 2026-09-15
Minimum age12 weeksverified 2026-09-15
Advance booking notice72 hoursverified 2026-09-15
Advance booking required✓ Yesverified 2026-10-22
Max pets per flight3verified 2026-09-15
Max pets per passenger1verified 2026-09-15
Booking methodonlineverified 2026-09-15
Embargoed routesUnited KingdomSenegalUnited Arab EmiratesIrelandverified 2026-09-15
Max pets per carrier1verified 2026-09-15
Carrier size45 × 23 × 25 cmverified 2026-09-15
Max weight (pet + crate)8 kgverified 2026-09-15
Crate must have/besoft-sided ok, a carrierverified 2026-09-15
Cargo: Embargoed routesUnited KingdomSenegalUnited Arab EmiratesIrelandParisverified 2026-09-15
Cargo: Sedation allowed✗ Noverified 2026-09-15
Cargo: Max pets per carrier1verified 2026-10-28
Cargo: Max weight (pet + crate)50 kgverified 2026-09-15
Cargo: Crate must have/behard-sided ok, water bowl, ventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, a carrierverified 2026-09-15
A pet in the cabin must be booked at least 72 hours before departure, online, through a travel agency, or by telephone with the Customer Service Centre. That is a booking step separate from the ticket, and buying a seat does not reserve the animal a place. Make the pet booking when the seat is bought, and treat 72 hours as the deadline rather than the plan.
Luxair will not accept a snub-nosed pet in the hold, a restriction stated for the animal's well-being. It applies to the hold only, so the cabin remains available to a brachycephalic pet that meets the cabin conditions. Book the cabin rather than the hold for a flat-faced breed, and do not read the hold restriction as a carrier-wide refusal.
Luxair's snub-nosed restriction is narrower than its reputation: the hold is closed, the cabin is not. Book the cabin, book it at least 72 hours out, and the route works. Put the pet booking into your plan at the same moment as the seat, and confirm the cabin conditions with the Customer Service Centre directly if the breed sits near the line.
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.
One more question worth answering
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.
Auto-generated from verified data · Last updated: August 31, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I bring my dog in the cabin on Luxair?
Yes, Luxair allows dogs in the cabin. Your pet and carrier combined must weigh under 8 kg. For your specific pet's eligibility, check Pawgo at www.pawgo.fr.Build my pet's travel plan →
What are the pet carrier size limits for Luxair?
The cabin carrier limit on Luxair is 45 x 23 x 25 cm (L x W x H). Exact limits vary by aircraft. Compute your carrier fit at www.pawgo.fr.Build my pet's travel plan →
How many pets can I bring on Luxair?
Luxair allows 1 in the cabin, per passenger. Each pet needs its own carrier. Each flight takes at most 3 in the cabin, across all passengers — reserve your pet's place early.Build my pet's travel plan →
What is the cabin weight limit on Luxair?
In the cabin, your pet plus its carrier must not exceed 8 kg. Heavier pets (up to 50 kg) travel in the hold.Build my pet's travel plan →
Can snub-nosed (brachycephalic) breeds fly Luxair?
Snub-nosed breeds such as bulldogs, pugs and Persian cats are allowed in the cabin, not accepted in the hold.Build my pet's travel plan →
How much does it cost to fly a pet on Luxair?
Luxair charges 140 EUR in the hold, one way per pet. Confirm the amount for your route when you book.Build my pet's travel plan →
How far in advance must I book my pet on Luxair?
Add your pet to the booking at least 72 hours before departure — do it when you book the ticket, not at the airport.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 →
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