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Regional Express is an Australian domestic operator, and its pet rules are blunt: snub-nosed breeds are not accepted in the cabin, in the hold, or as cargo. Everything else travels in the hold, with a 15 kg limit including the container. If the breed is on the list, no crate or certificate reopens the door — worth knowing before ticketing.
Regional Express'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 Regional Express handles your pet
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Cargo: Crate must have/beabsorbent liner, live-animal labelverified 2026-08-29
Rex does not accept snub-nosed breeds for carriage, and the restriction runs across the cabin, the hold and cargo alike. No crate specification or veterinary letter reopens it. Confirm the breed against the airline's published snub-nosed list before buying a ticket, and plan a road transfer or a different carrier for a brachycephalic dog.
Rex works for a mid-sized, long-nosed dog travelling in the hold, and for nothing else. Cooper would clear the breed rule and fail the 15 kg limit, which is the trade-off on regional aircraft. Check the breed and the all-in weight before you look at fares, then let Pawgo turn the route into a personalized plan.
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.
Auto-generated from verified data · Last updated: August 29, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cabin weight limit on Regional Express?
In the cabin, your pet plus its carrier must not exceed 10 kg. Heavier pets (up to 15 kg) travel in the hold.Build my pet's travel plan →
Can snub-nosed (brachycephalic) breeds fly Regional Express?
Snub-nosed breeds such as bulldogs, pugs and Persian cats are not accepted in the cabin, not accepted in the hold.Build my pet's travel plan →
How much does it cost to fly a pet on Regional Express?
On flights within Metropolitan France, Regional Express charges from 340 in the hold, one way per pet. Longer routes cost more — price your exact itinerary.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 →
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.Build my pet's travel plan →
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