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Cape Air allows dogs and cats in the cabin (fee 30) but does not offer cargo. A health certificate is required.
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Cabin policy Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedCape Air accepts as Pets domesticated cats, dogs, rabbits, and household birds for transport in-cabin when accompanied by the Customer verified 2026-07-14 One-way fee 30 USD html Pet Fees $30 fee for one or two pets carried in the same pet carrier or kennel Please see: https://www verified 2026-06-07 Advance booking required ✓ JaFees Travel Documentation Gift Certificates Cargo Cargo Compartment Dimensions Book & Manage Flights Book and Manage Your Flights Contact Us Change/Cancel a Reservation Ticket Office Locations Refunds Travel Agents… verified 2026-08-11 Banned destinations ✗ JaNo Pets are accepted for travel for any flight to/from Culebra, Puerto Rico (CPX), Virgin Gorda, BVI (VIJ), or for any flight to/from Nevis, WI (NEV). c.) Britten Norman Islander Aircraft Embargo. verified 2026-08-12 Max per flight 2 Advance notification that you are traveling with a Pet or Service Animal is recommended due to the limitation that only one passenger (or household) may travel with up to two pets or up to two service animals per… verified 2026-07-14 Kennel exempt max weight lb 80 The pet must be a dog weighing less than 80lb, and must be retrained with a leash, harness, or other similar device. verified 2026-07-14 Crate must have/be ventilated, absorbent liner, a carrier The container or package must be ventilated to permit the release of carbon dioxide gas, be marked as containing dry ice, verified 2026-08-18 Hold & cargo policy Hold: Advance booking required ✓ Jaadvance reservation is not a guarantee that the Pet will be able to be safely verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Crate must have/be ventilated The container or package must be ventilated to permit the release of carbon dioxide gas, be marked as containing dry ice verified 2026-08-18 Cargo: Advance booking required ✓ Jato honor advance reservations for Pets, due to the size of our aircraft, the advance reservation is not a guarantee that the Pet will be able to be safely accommodated on board verified 2026-08-28 Cargo: Crate must have/be ventilated The container or package must be ventilated to permit the release of carbon dioxide gas, be marked as containing dry ice verified 2026-08-18 Health & documents Health certificate required ✓ Jaernment requirements, regulations, or restrictions, including entry permits and required health certificates of the country, state, or territory from and/or to which the animal is being tr verified 2026-08-29 Rabies vaccination · Required ✓ JaThe Pet or Service Animal must have a current vaccination for rabies, and, to the best of the Customer’s knowledge, be free of fleas, ticks, or any other disease that would endanger others. All Pets and Service Animals… verified 2026-08-28 Other rules Unaccompanied allowed ✗ NeinAll Pets and Service Animals must be accompanied by a traveling Passenger who is the owner or a designee who assumes full responsibility for the animal. Cape Air will not transport Pets or Service Animals as… verified 2026-07-14 Assistance animals accepted ✓ JaAlthough Cape Air will make every effort to honor advance reservations for Pets, due to the size of our aircraft, the advance reservation is not a guarantee that the Pet will be able to be safely accommodated on board… verified 2026-08-18 Service & assistance animals Fee waived ✓ JaThis charge is waived for up to two bona fide Service Animals from the same household. verified 2026-08-29 Recognized ✓ JaContract of Carriage Frequent Flyer Programs Prohibited Items Baggage Support Pets & Service Animals Extra Assistance Unaccompanied Minors Fees Travel Documentation Gift Certificates Cargo Cargo Compartment Dimensions… verified 2026-08-28 Cabin allowed ✓ JaHealth and Compliance with Applicable Regulations for both Pets and Service Animals The Pet or Service Animal must be harmless, odorless, inoffensive, and suitable for in-cabin transport as determined by Cape Air in its… verified 2026-08-29 Breed restrictions Service Animal: A dog, regardless of breed nn. Service Animal: A dog, regardless of breed or type, which is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit verified 2026-08-28 Max weight lb tecnam 35 Any Service Animal which exceeds approximately 18 inches tall (measured to the shoulder) or 35 pounds in weight is likely too large to be safely accommodated within Passenger’s foot space. verified 2026-07-14 Documentation required ✓ JaThe Pet or Service Animal must have a current vaccination for rabies, and, to the best of the Customer’s knowledge, be free of fleas, ticks, or any other disease that would endanger others. All Pets and Service Animals… verified 2026-08-28 Recognized organizations trained by a person or organization that specializes in service dog training They must be trained by a person or organization that specializes in service dog training to provide specific tasks for a person with a disability. verified 2026-07-13 Max shoulder height in tecnam 18 Any Service Animal which exceeds approximately 18 inches tall (measured to the shoulder) or 35 pounds in weight is likely too large to be safely accommodated within Passenger’s foot space. verified 2026-07-14 In the cabin ✓ Accepted
In the hold / cargo ✓ Accepted
Cabin policy Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedCape Air accepts as Pets domesticated cats, dogs, rabbits, and household birds for transport in-cabin when accompanied by the Customer verified 2026-07-14 One-way fee 30 USD Pets are accepted for transport subject to a service charge of $30 (unless verified 2026-08-18 Advance booking required ✓ Jaadvance reservation is not a guarantee that the Pet will be able to be safely verified 2026-07-14 Carrier size 43 cm The maximum hard or soft kennel size for flights to/from New York/JFK is 17” x 12.5” x 8.5” (43 cm x 31 cm x 21 cm). verified 2026-07-13 Crate must have/be ventilated, absorbent liner, a carrier The maximum hard or soft kennel size for flights to/from New York/JFK is 17” x 12.5” x 8.5” (43 cm x 31 cm x 21 cm). verified 2026-07-13 Hold & cargo policy Hold: Advance booking required ✓ Jaadvance reservation is not a guarantee that the Pet will be able to be safely verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Crate must have/be ventilated, a carrier The container or package must be ventilated to permit the release of carbon dioxide gas, be marked as containing dry ice, and display the net weight and the identity of the perishable item being cooled. verified 2026-08-29 Cargo: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedAir Cargo : Unaccompanied, very large pets or pets flying to countries that require that pets enter under air cargo will travel as manifest cargo in the hold. verified 2026-08-29 Cargo: Booking method Office …Dimensions Book & Manage Flights Book and Manage Your Flights Contact Us Change/Cancel a Reservation Ticket Office Locations Refunds Travel Agents Destinations Northeast Northeast Route Map Boston, MA Hyannis, MA Nantucket,… verified 2026-08-28 Cargo: Crate must have/be ventilated The container or package must be ventilated to permit the release of carbon dioxide gas, be marked as containing dry ice, and display the net weight and the identity of the perishable item being cooled. verified 2026-08-29 Health & documents Health certificate required ✓ JaThe Passenger assumes full responsibility for compliance with all government requirements, regulations, or restrictions, including entry permits and required health certificates of the country, state, or territory from… verified 2026-07-14 Rabies vaccination · Required ✓ JaThe Pet or Service Animal must have a current vaccination for rabies, and, to the best of the Customer’s knowledge, be free of fleas, ticks, or any other disease that would endanger others. verified 2026-07-14 Other rules Unaccompanied allowed ✗ NeinAll Pets and Service Animals must be accompanied by a traveling Passenger who is the owner or a designee who assumes full responsibility for the animal. Cape Air will not transport Pets or Service Animals as… verified 2026-07-14
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