Republic Airways just updated its cabin policy — dogs are now allowed on board. Here's what I wish someone had told me before Cooper's first international move: airline pet policies change, and timing matters. Getting your dog into cabin versus cargo is a completely different experience. Check the current cabin and cargo rules below, then build your timeline around them. The details here are current and confirmed.

Republic 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 Republic 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 Not accepted
In the hold / cargo Not accepted

Cabin policy

Pets accepted Not accepted“services such as reservations, ticketing, refunds, changes, seat assignments, baggage issues, ground services, and ground operations personnel are facilitated by our codeshare”

Hold & cargo policy

Hold: Pets accepted Not accepted“services such as reservations, ticketing, refunds, changes, seat assignments, baggage issues, ground services, and ground operations personnel are facilitated by our codeshare”
Cargo: Pets accepted Not accepted“services such as reservations, ticketing, refunds, changes, seat assignments, baggage issues, ground services, and ground operations personnel are facilitated by our codeshare”

Frequently asked

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.

The in-cabin pet acceptance value for Republic Airways changed from 'None' to 'True'. Verify against the latest official source.

Republic Airways has both cabin and cargo options confirmed — that's more flexibility than many carriers offer. Cooper has done this trip three times now, and the difference between a smooth journey and a stressful one always comes down to preparation. Run the numbers for your specific route through Pawgo's plan-builder and get a personalized plan that covers fees, timing, and documentation before you book.
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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.

What changed recently

The rule for a requirement changed from 'None' to 'True'. Plan accordingly.