Vueling (VY) is the IAG-owned Spanish low-cost — Cooper has been on one of their Barcelona-Paris segments. Cabin pet acceptance is documented with strict carrier dimensions and a per-flight pet count cap. Vueling operates Airbus A319 and A320 aircraft, which sets the under-seat dimensions for the soft-sided pet carrier.
Vueling'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 Vueling treats your pet
Cabin policy
| Item | Detail | Source & confidence | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrier max size | 45 × 39 × 21 cm (L × W × H) | 95% |
Hold policy
| Item | Detail | Source & confidence | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snub-nosed (brachycephalic) breeds | Not yet documented | — |
Cargo policy
| Item | Detail | Source & confidence | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Policy | Not yet documented | — |
Frequently asked
- How many pets can I bring on Vueling?
- Vueling allows 5 in the cabin, 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.
Vueling is a clean EU low-cost cabin pet carrier with the standard A320-fleet under-seat dimensions. Your plan answers two questions: is the pet plus carrier under the 8 kg cabin ceiling, and is the carrier sized to the airline's stated soft-bag dimensions. With those locked, Vueling runs through Barcelona, Madrid, and Paris with the booking handled online.
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.