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. Tap the
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In the cabin ✓ Accepted
In the hold / cargo ✓ Accepted
Snub-nosed breeds Not accepted
Cabin policy Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedPets 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. verified 2026-07-20 Advance booking notice 24 hours Pet Reservations Passengers must submit an application for pet transportation to Okay Airways at least 24 hours before the flight date. verified 2026-07-20 Advance booking required ✓ YesPet Reservations Passengers must submit an application for pet transportation to Okay Airways at least 24 hours before the flight date. verified 2026-07-20 Max pets per passenger 2 A maximum of 3 pets can be checked in per flight, and a maximum of 2 pets can be checked in per passenger. verified 2026-07-20 Max pets per flight 3 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… verified 2026-06-11 Cold-weather 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 not allowed to be checked in as luggage. verified 2026-07-20 Heat embargo 30.0°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 not allowed to be checked in as luggage If the… verified 2026-06-14 Max per flight 3 A maximum of 3 pets can be checked in per flight, and a maximum of 2 pets can be checked in per passenger. verified 2026-07-20 Sedation allowed ✗ NoOkay Airways also prohibits pets who are taking sedatives or sleeping pills. verified 2026-08-09 Carrier size 50 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 cats over 6 months old verified 2026-07-26 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 rways. verified 2026-06-26 Crate must have/be a carrier …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 cats over 6 months old verified 2026-07-26 Hold & cargo policy Hold: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedSmall pets can travel as checked baggage on flights with Okay Airways. verified 2026-07-20 Hold: Advance booking required ✓ YesPet Reservations Passengers must submit an application for pet transportation to Okay Airways at least 24 hours before the flight date verified 2026-07-20 Hold: Max pets per flight 3 A maximum of 3 pets can be checked in per flight, and a maximum of 2 pets can be checked in per passenger. verified 2026-07-20 Hold: Max pets per passenger 2 A maximum of 3 pets can be checked in per flight, and a maximum of 2 pets can be checked in per passenger. verified 2026-07-20 Hold: Heat embargo 30.0°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 not allowed to be checked in as luggage If the… verified 2026-06-14 Hold: Sedation allowed ✗ NoOkay Airways also prohibits pets who are taking sedatives or sleeping pills. verified 2026-07-20 Hold: Advance notice hours 24 hours Passengers must submit an application for pet transportation to Okay Airways at least 24 hours before the flight date. verified 2026-07-20 Hold: Carrier size 50 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 verified 2026-07-04 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. verified 2026-07-20 Hold: Crate must have/be hard-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 verified 2026-07-04 Cargo: Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ Yes, Lhasa apso, Pekingese, Chow Chow, Japanese Chin, Japanese dog, Shar Pei, Shih Tzu, Pitbull, Tosa Inu, Brazilian Fila and its hybrids, Dogo Argentino, Burmese cats, Himalayan cats, Persian cats, exotic shorthair cats.… verified 2026-07-20 Cargo: Advance booking notice 24 hours Pet Reservations Passengers must submit an application for pet transportation to Okay Airways at least 24 hours before the flight date. verified 2026-07-20 Cargo: Advance booking required ✓ YesPet Reservations Passengers must submit an application for pet transportation to Okay Airways at least 24 hours before the flight date verified 2026-07-20 Cargo: Max pets per flight 3 A maximum of 3 pets can be checked in per flight, and a maximum of 2 pets can be checked in per passenger. verified 2026-07-20 Cargo: Max pets per passenger 2 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 verified 2026-07-27 Cargo: Heat embargo 30.0°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 not allowed to be checked in as luggage If the… verified 2026-06-14 Cargo: Sedation allowed ✗ NoOkay Airways also prohibits pets who are taking sedatives or sleeping pills. verified 2026-07-20 Cargo: Crate must have/be ventilated The carrier must be made of solid material and have a fixed top, with ventilation on at least three sides Pets in Checked Baggage Small dogs and cats over 6 months old and under 9 years old, weighing under 15 kg… verified 2026-07-05 Other rules Dangerous breeds banned ✗ YesOkay 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… verified 2026-07-20 Restricted breeds list American Staffordshire Terrier, Mastiff 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… verified 2026-07-20 Breed restrictions apply ✗ YesOkay 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… verified 2026-07-20 In the cabin ✓ Accepted
In the hold / cargo ✓ Accepted
Snub-nosed breeds Not accepted
Cabin policy Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedPets 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. verified 2026-07-20 Advance booking notice 24 hours Pet Reservations Passengers must submit an application for pet transportation to Okay Airways at least 24 hours before the flight date. verified 2026-07-20 Advance booking required ✓ YesPet Reservations Passengers must submit an application for pet transportation to Okay Airways at least 24 hours before the flight date. verified 2026-07-20 Max pets per passenger 2 A maximum of 3 pets can be checked in per flight, and a maximum of 2 pets can be checked in per passenger. verified 2026-07-20 Max pets per flight 3 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… verified 2026-06-11 Heat embargo 30.0°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 not allowed to be checked in as luggage If the… verified 2026-06-14 Sedation allowed ✗ NoOkay Airways also prohibits pets who are taking sedatives or sleeping pills 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… verified 2026-07-10 Carrier size 50 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 cats over 6 months old verified 2026-07-26 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. verified 2026-08-13 Crate must have/be 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 cats over 6 months old verified 2026-07-26 Hold & cargo policy Hold: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedSmall pets can travel as checked baggage on flights with Okay Airways. verified 2026-07-20 Hold: Advance booking notice 24 hours Pet Reservations Passengers must submit an application for pet transportation to Okay Airways at least 24 hours before the flight date. verified 2026-07-20 Hold: Advance booking required ✓ YesPet Reservations Passengers must submit an application for pet transportation to Okay Airways at least 24 hours before the flight date verified 2026-07-20 Hold: Max pets per flight 3 A maximum of 3 pets can be checked in per flight, and a maximum of 2 pets can be checked in per passenger. verified 2026-07-20 Hold: Max pets per passenger 2 A maximum of 3 pets can be checked in per flight, and a maximum of 2 pets can be checked in per passenger. verified 2026-07-20 Hold: Heat embargo 30.0°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 not allowed to be checked in as luggage If the… verified 2026-06-14 Hold: Sedation allowed ✗ NoOkay Airways also prohibits pets who are taking sedatives or sleeping pills. verified 2026-07-20 Hold: Advance notice hours 24 hours Passengers must submit an application for pet transportation to Okay Airways at least 24 hours before the flight date. verified 2026-07-20 Hold: Carrier size 50 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 verified 2026-07-04 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. verified 2026-07-20 Hold: Crate must have/be hard-sided ok, ventilated, a carrier …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 verified 2026-07-04 Cargo: Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ Yes, Lhasa apso, Pekingese, Chow Chow, Japanese Chin, Japanese dog, Shar Pei, Shih Tzu, Pitbull, Tosa Inu, Brazilian Fila and its hybrids, Dogo Argentino, Burmese cats, Himalayan cats, Persian cats, exotic shorthair cats.… verified 2026-07-20 Cargo: Advance booking notice 24 hours Pet Reservations Passengers must submit an application for pet transportation to Okay Airways at least 24 hours before the flight date. verified 2026-07-20 Cargo: Advance booking required ✓ YesPet Reservations Passengers must submit an application for pet transportation to Okay Airways at least 24 hours before the flight date verified 2026-07-20 Cargo: Max pets per flight 3 A maximum of 3 pets can be checked in per flight, and a maximum of 2 pets can be checked in per passenger. verified 2026-07-20 Cargo: Max pets per passenger 3 A maximum of 3 pets can be checked in per flight, and a maximum of 2 pets can be checked in per passenger. verified 2026-07-20 Cargo: Heat embargo 30.0°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 not allowed to be checked in as luggage If the… verified 2026-06-14 Cargo: Sedation allowed ✗ NoOkay Airways also prohibits pets who are taking sedatives or sleeping pills. verified 2026-07-20 Cargo: Crate must have/be ventilated p, turn around, or lie down in a natural posture. The carrier must be made of solid material and have a fixed top, with ventilation on at least three sides. Pets in Checked Baggage Small dogs and cats over 6 months old… verified 2026-08-04 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.
