The science here is simpler than it sounds, and SATENA proves it. Dogs ride in the cabin, which is the setup Pixel and I always aim for on shorter hops. That single decision shapes your carrier choice, your weight math, and your paperwork order. Read the quick-reference boxes below, tick each one, and you walk to the gate already sorted rather than scrambling.

SATENA'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 SATENA 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
Snub-nosed breedsNot accepted

Cabin policy

Pets accepted Accepted“Pets in the Cabin Small dogs and cats under 22 lbs (10 kg) and at least 16 weeks of age may travel in the cabin.”
Snub-nosed breeds banned Yes“ial handling” breeds may travel as checked baggage if muzzled at all times, but brachycephalic breeds are not accepted due to respiratory risks.”
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Minimum age16 weeks“Pets in the Cabin Small dogs and cats under 22 lbs (10 kg) and at least 16 weeks of age may travel in the cabin Pets in the Cabin Small dogs and cats under 22 lbs (10 kg) and at least…”
Advance booking notice24 hours“Pet Reservations Passengers must apply for in-cabin pet transportation at least 24 hours before flight departure through 9 Air's 24-hour booking hotline.”
Advance booking required Yes“Passengers must apply for in-cabin pet transportation at least 24 hours before flight departure through 9 Air's 24-hour booking hotline.”
Max per flight2“Each passenger may bring one pet into the cabin, and up to two pets may be transported per flight.”
Advance notice hours24 hours“Passengers must apply for in-cabin pet transportation at least 24 hours before flight departure through 9 Air's 24-hour booking hotline.”
Pregnant animals accepted No“Pets must be at least 16 weeks old, and pregnant females are not accepted Pets must be at least 16 weeks old, and pregnant females are not accepted”
Carrier size40 × 20 × 20 cm“Cabin carriers must not exceed 16" x 11" x 8" (40 x 28 x 20 cm).”
Max weight (pet + crate)10 kg“Pets in the Cabin Small dogs and cats under 22 lbs (10 kg) and at least 16 weeks of age may travel in the cabin.”
Crate must have/besoft-sided ok, ventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, a carrier“Cabin carriers must not exceed 16" x 11" x 8" (40 x 28 x 20 cm).”

Hold & cargo policy

Hold: Pets accepted Accepted“Pets in Checked Baggage Pets that exceed the cabin limitations may be transported as checked baggage in the aircraft hold.”
Hold: Snub-nosed breeds banned Yes“Dogs classified as potentially dangerous or “special handling” breeds may travel as checked baggage if muzzled at all times, but brachycephalic breeds are not accepted due to respiratory risks.”
Hold: Minimum age16 weeks“Pets must be at least 16 weeks old, and pregnant females are not accepted.”
Hold: Crate must have/beventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, live-animal label, a carrier“ier must allow the pet to stand, turn, sit, and rest comfortably, with adequate ventilation and a water-resistant base.”
Cargo: Snub-nosed breeds banned Yes“Dogs classified as potentially dangerous or “special handling” breeds may travel as checked baggage if muzzled at all times, but brachycephalic breeds are not accepted due to respiratory risks.”
Cargo: Minimum age16 weeks“Pets must be at least 16 weeks old, and pregnant females are not accepted.”
Cargo: Advance booking notice24 hours“Pet Reservations Passengers must apply for in-cabin pet transportation at least 24 hours before flight departure through 9 Air's 24-hour booking hotline.”
Cargo: Max pets per flight3“A maximum of three pets are allowed as checked baggage per flight, subject to hold space A maximum of three pets are allowed as checked baggage per flight, subject to hold space”
Cargo: Pregnant animals accepted No“Pets must be at least 16 weeks old, and pregnant females are not accepted Pets must be at least 16 weeks old, and pregnant females are not accepted”
Cargo: Crate must have/beventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, live-animal label“ier must allow the pet to stand, turn, sit, and rest comfortably, with adequate ventilation and a water-resistant base.”

Health & documents

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Other rules

Minimum age16 weeks“Pets in the Cabin Small dogs and cats under 22 lbs (10 kg) and at least 16 weeks of age may travel in the cabin.”
Pregnant animals accepted No“Pets must be at least 16 weeks old, and pregnant females are not accepted.”
Assistance animals accepted Yes“On flights with up to 19 passengers, only two animals are allowed, and on larger aircraft, a maximum of four animals are permitted, including emotional support and assistance animals.”

Service & assistance animals

Recognized Yes“On flights with up to 19 passengers, only two animals are allowed, and on larger aircraft, a maximum of four animals are permitted, including emotional support and assistance animals.”
SATENA requires cabin pet requests at least 24 hours before departure. Submit the reservation the day before at minimum, not at check-in. Call the airline's booking line and confirm the pet is logged against your specific flight. A same-day request risks refusal at the counter. Lock the 24-hour window into your timeline and treat it as a firm deadline.

Frequently asked

How much does it cost to fly a pet on SATENA?
On flights within Metropolitan France, SATENA charges from 250 USD in the cabin, one way per pet. Longer routes cost more — price your exact itinerary.
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 SATENA cabin pet fee is 250 USD, charged one way. Budget 250 USD for each direction, so a round trip means paying it twice. Carry a payment method that clears in the local currency at the counter. Confirm the exact amount when booking, since the charge sits separate from your own ticket fare.
Pull the pieces together and SATENA is a workable choice for cabin travel with a small dog. Confirm the weight limit, book inside the 24-hour window, and set aside the fee before you leave home. Then build a personalized plan in Pawgo's plan-builder using your real route and dates. It turns these boxes into one clean checklist so nothing gets missed at the gate.
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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.