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Here's what I wish someone had told me before booking Windrose Airlines: yes, your dog can ride in the cabin with you. Cooper has done enough of these trips that I know how much that one detail matters when the alternative is the hold. If cabin travel is your goal, Windrose keeps that door open, and that changes everything about how you pack and plan.
Windrose Airlines'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 Windrose Airlines handles your pet
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Cargo: Max weight (pet + crate)32 kgverified 2026-07-14
Windrose requires cabin booking and payment through online chat no less than 24 hours before departure. Contact the airline through that chat channel a full day ahead. Complete payment in the same window. Do not arrive at the airport expecting to arrange cabin travel on the spot. Confirm the 24-hour deadline against your exact departure time and book earlier where possible.
Windrose caps cabin pet transport at 10 kg including the container. Weigh the dog together with its carrier before booking. Choose a container measuring less than 45x36x26 cm. A pet weighing 23 to 32 kg requires airline reconciliation instead of cabin travel. Verify the combined weight sits at or under 10 kg, or arrange the cargo option ahead of time.
Frequently asked
What is the cabin weight limit on Windrose Airlines?
In the cabin, your pet plus its carrier must not exceed 10 kg. Heavier pets (up to 32 kg) travel in the hold.
How much does it cost to fly a pet on Windrose Airlines?
On flights within Metropolitan France, Windrose Airlines charges from 70 USD in the cabin, one way per pet. Longer routes cost more — price your exact itinerary.
How far in advance must I book my pet on Windrose Airlines?
Add your pet to the booking at least 24 hours before departure — do it when you book the ticket, not at the airport.
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.
Windrose charges 70 USD one way for cabin pet transport on international flights. Budget 70 USD per direction and double it for a round trip. This fee is separate and not included in the registered baggage rate. Pay it during the required advance booking through online chat. Keep the payment confirmation with the travel documents for airport check-in.
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