Big news for adventure crews: Okay Airways takes dogs in the cabin, so your trail buddy rides up front with you instead of down below. Nala has opinions about layovers, and being within reach makes the whole trip smoother. Cabin travel changes everything for high-energy dogs. If your pup lives for mountain days and swimming holes, this is the airline that lets them stay close.
Okay Airways'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 Okay Airways 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“Pets in Checked Baggage Small dogs and cats over 6 months old and under 9 years old, weighing under 15 kg (including the carrier) with a maximum length of 50 cm, can travel in the cabin on Okay Airways.”
Advance booking notice24 hours“Pet Reservations Passengers must submit an application for pet transportation to Okay Airways at least 24 hours before the flight date.”
Advance booking required Yes“Pet Reservations Passengers must submit an application for pet transportation to Okay Airways at least 24 hours before the flight date.”
Max pets per passenger2“A maximum of 3 pets can be checked in per flight, and a maximum of 2 pets can be checked in per passenger.”
Max pets per flight3“A maximum of 3 pets can be checked in per flight, and a maximum of 2 pets can be checked in per pas Pets in Checked Baggage…”
Heat embargo-12°C“If the temperature forecast is outside the range of "-12 degrees Celsius (inclusive) to 30 degrees Celsius (inclusive)" at any point during transportation, pets are…”
Max per flight3“A maximum of 3 pets can be checked in per flight, and a maximum of 2 pets can be checked in per passenger.”
Carrier size50 × 50 × 50 cm“ts over 6 months old and under 9 years old, weighing under 15 kg (including the carrier) with a maximum length of 50 cm, can travel in the cabin on Okay Airways.”
Hold & cargo policy
Hold: Pets accepted Accepted“Small pets can travel as checked baggage on flights with Okay Airways.”
Hold: Advance booking required Yes“Pet Reservations Passengers must submit an application for pet transportation to Okay Airways at least 24 hours before the flight date”
Hold: Max pets per flight3“A maximum of 3 pets can be checked in per flight, and a maximum of 2 pets can be checked in per passenger.”
Hold: Max pets per passenger2“A maximum of 3 pets can be checked in per flight, and a maximum of 2 pets can be checked in per passenger.”
Hold: Heat embargo-12°C“If the temperature forecast is outside the range of "-12 degrees Celsius (inclusive) to 30 degrees Celsius (inclusive)" at any point during transportation, pets are…”
Hold: Sedation allowed No“Okay Airways also prohibits pets who are taking sedatives or sleeping pills.”
Hold: Advance notice hours24 hours“Passengers must submit an application for pet transportation to Okay Airways at least 24 hours before the flight date.”
Hold: Carrier size50 cm“…6 months old and under 9 years old, weighing under 15 kg (including the carrier) with a maximum length of 50 cm, can travel in the cabin on Okay Airways Pets in Checked Baggage Small dogs and”
Hold: Max weight (pet + crate)15 kg“Pets in Checked Baggage Small dogs and cats over 6 months old and under 9 years old, weighing under 15 kg (including the carrier) with a maximum length of 50 cm, can travel in the cabin on Okay Airways.”
Hold: Crate must have/behard-sided ok, ventilated“…6 months old and under 9 years old, weighing under 15 kg (including the carrier) with a maximum length of 50 cm, can travel in the cabin on Okay Airways Pets in Checked Baggage Small dogs and”
Cargo: Advance booking notice24 hours“Pet Reservations Passengers must submit an application for pet transportation to Okay Airways at least 24 hours before the flight date.”
Cargo: Advance booking required Yes“Pet Reservations Passengers must submit an application for pet transportation to Okay Airways at least 24 hours before the flight date”
Cargo: Max pets per flight3“A maximum of 3 pets can be checked in per flight, and a maximum of 2 pets can be checked in per passenger.”
Cargo: Max pets per passenger2“A maximum of 3 pets can be checked in per flight, and a maximum of 2 pets can be checked in per passenger A maximum of 3 pets can be checked in per flight, and a maximum of 2 pets can be checked in per passenger”
Cargo: Heat embargo-12°C“If the temperature forecast is outside the range of "-12 degrees Celsius (inclusive) to 30 degrees Celsius (inclusive)" at any point during transportation, pets are…”
Other rules
Dangerous breeds banned Yes“Okay Airways does not accept dogs or cats with flat noses or fighting dogs including: all terriers, all boxers, all bulldogs, all spaniels, all mastiffs, all pugs, all mastiffs, American Staffordshire terriers, American…”
In the cabin Accepted
In the hold / cargo Accepted
Cabin policy
Pets accepted Accepted“Pets in Checked Baggage Small dogs and cats over 6 months old and under 9 years old, weighing under 15 kg (including the carrier) with a maximum length of 50 cm, can travel in the cabin on Okay Airways.”
Advance booking notice24 hours“Pet Reservations Passengers must submit an application for pet transportation to Okay Airways at least 24 hours before the flight date.”
Advance booking required Yes“Pet Reservations Passengers must submit an application for pet transportation to Okay Airways at least 24 hours before the flight date.”
Max pets per passenger2“A maximum of 3 pets can be checked in per flight, and a maximum of 2 pets can be checked in per passenger.”
Max pets per flight3“A maximum of 3 pets can be checked in per flight, and a maximum of 2 pets can be checked in per pas Pets in Checked Baggage…”
Heat embargo-12°C“If the temperature forecast is outside the range of "-12 degrees Celsius (inclusive) to 30 degrees Celsius (inclusive)" at any point during transportation, pets are…”
Hold & cargo policy
Hold: Pets accepted Accepted“Small pets can travel as checked baggage on flights with Okay Airways.”
Hold: Advance booking notice24 hours“Pet Reservations Passengers must submit an application for pet transportation to Okay Airways at least 24 hours before the flight date.”
Hold: Advance booking required Yes“Pet Reservations Passengers must submit an application for pet transportation to Okay Airways at least 24 hours before the flight date”
Hold: Max pets per flight3“A maximum of 3 pets can be checked in per flight, and a maximum of 2 pets can be checked in per passenger.”
Hold: Max pets per passenger2“A maximum of 3 pets can be checked in per flight, and a maximum of 2 pets can be checked in per passenger.”
Hold: Heat embargo-12°C“If the temperature forecast is outside the range of "-12 degrees Celsius (inclusive) to 30 degrees Celsius (inclusive)" at any point during transportation, pets are…”
Hold: Sedation allowed No“Okay Airways also prohibits pets who are taking sedatives or sleeping pills.”
Hold: Advance notice hours24 hours“Passengers must submit an application for pet transportation to Okay Airways at least 24 hours before the flight date.”
Hold: Carrier size50 cm“…6 months old and under 9 years old, weighing under 15 kg (including the carrier) with a maximum length of 50 cm, can travel in the cabin on Okay Airways Pets in Checked Baggage Small dogs and”
Hold: Max weight (pet + crate)15 kg“Pets in Checked Baggage Small dogs and cats over 6 months old and under 9 years old, weighing under 15 kg (including the carrier) with a maximum length of 50 cm, can travel in the cabin on Okay Airways.”
Hold: Crate must have/behard-sided ok, ventilated“…6 months old and under 9 years old, weighing under 15 kg (including the carrier) with a maximum length of 50 cm, can travel in the cabin on Okay Airways Pets in Checked Baggage Small dogs and”
Cargo: Advance booking notice24 hours“Pet Reservations Passengers must submit an application for pet transportation to Okay Airways at least 24 hours before the flight date.”
Cargo: Advance booking required Yes“Pet Reservations Passengers must submit an application for pet transportation to Okay Airways at least 24 hours before the flight date”
Cargo: Max pets per flight3“A maximum of 3 pets can be checked in per flight, and a maximum of 2 pets can be checked in per passenger.”
Cargo: Max pets per passenger3“A maximum of 3 pets can be checked in per flight, and a maximum of 2 pets can be checked in per passenger.”
Cargo: Heat embargo-12°C“If the temperature forecast is outside the range of "-12 degrees Celsius (inclusive) to 30 degrees Celsius (inclusive)" at any point during transportation, pets are…”
Okay Airways requires a pet transport application at least 24 hours before the flight date. Submit that request the day before travel at the latest. Do not wait until check-in to raise pet transport. Confirm the application is accepted before heading to the airport. Book the 24-hour window into your travel timeline and treat it as a hard deadline.
Okay Airways blocks checked pets when the forecast falls outside -12 degrees Celsius to 30 degrees Celsius at any point during transport. Check the temperature forecast along the full route before booking. Avoid dates dipping below -12 degrees Celsius. Watch layover cities, not just departure and arrival points. Shift travel to milder conditions when the forecast breaches that range.
Frequently asked
- How many pets can I bring on Okay Airways?
- Okay Airways allows 3 in the cabin, up to 2 in the hold, per passenger. Each pet needs its own carrier.
- 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 there it is: cabin-approved, cargo-capable, and ready for your next big trip on Okay Airways. Sam and I always double-check the fine print before booking, because one missed detail can derail the whole adventure. Run your exact route through Pawgo's plan-builder and get a personalized plan for your dog and your dates. Then pack the leash, bring more water than you think, and go chase the horizon.
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.