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Cabin policy Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedPet types (species) accepted in the cabin: Birds (see entrance requirements) Cats Dogs Total number of pets accepted in cabin per guest and per kennel: verified 2026-08-27 Minimum age 15 weeks Puppies and kittens under 15 weeks old arriving from outside of the EU are prohibited into France due to vaccination requirements verified 2026-08-28 Advance booking notice 48 hours If you do not request space for your pet(s) 48 hours before departure, space may not be available, and you may not be permitted to travel with your pet(s). verified 2026-08-24 Advance booking required ✓ JaPlease contact the hotel directly for inquiries about pet acceptance. verified 2026-08-19 Max pets per passenger 1 per guest and per kennel: One (1) verified 2026-07-20 Booking method reserved online Travelling options for pets: In the cabin (carry-on) Checked animals Pets as cargo In the cabin (carry-on) Reservations and fees Space for pets can be reserved online or by phone. verified 2026-08-13 Advance notice hours 48 hours Reservations must be made at least 48 hours prior to travel. verified 2026-07-20 Aircraft restrictions ✗ JaPets are not accepted in Business cabin on the 787 Dreamliner. verified 2026-08-11 Sedation needs vet approval ✓ JaIf you plan to sedate your pet, you must have written consent from the pet’s veterinarian. verified 2026-07-20 Carrier size 41 cm Birds (see entrance requirements) Cats Dogs Total number of pets accepted in cabin per guest and per kennel: One (1) Size restrictions (per kennel) beneath the seat: 41 cm L x 21.5 cm H x 25.4 cm W (16 in verified 2026-08-25 Crate must have/be Iata compliant, hard-sided ok, water bowl, ventilated, absorbent liner, a carrier Birds (see entrance requirements) Cats Dogs Total number of pets accepted in cabin per guest and per kennel: One (1) Size restrictions (per kennel) beneath the seat: 41 cm L x 21.5 cm H x 25.4 cm W (16 in verified 2026-08-25 Hold & cargo policy Hold: Pets accepted ✓ Acceptedl fee applies for pets travelling in the cabin or as checked baggage. Please note that an empty kennel or a pet in a k verified 2026-07-20 Hold: Minimum age 12 weeks No animals under 12 weeks of age will be accepted verified 2026-07-06 Hold: Advance booking notice 48 hours If you do not request space for your pet(s) 48 hours before departure, space may not be available, and you may not be permitted to travel with your pet(s) verified 2026-07-20 Hold: Advance booking required ✓ JaWestJet Vacations package bookings For guests travelling on a WestJet Vacations package, the following information applies in addition to the information listed above: Pets are not accepted at all hotels. Please contact… verified 2026-08-17 Hold: Booking method online Pets Flying on Westjet as Checked Baggage Space for pets cannot be reserved online verified 2026-08-19 Hold: Sedation needs vet approval ✓ JaIf you plan to sedate your pet, you must have written consent from the pet’s veterinarian verified 2026-07-20 Hold: Crate must have/be hard-sided ok, water bowl, ventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, live-animal label, a carrier All Kennels must: Be hard-sided and have the wheels removed Be airline approved Be secure Be well ventilated verified 2026-07-20 Cargo: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedTravelling options for pets: In the cabin (carry-on) Checked animals Pets as cargo In the cabin (carry-on) Reservations and fees Space for pets can be reserved online verified 2026-08-28 Cargo: Minimum age 12 weeks No animals under 12 weeks of age will be accepted verified 2026-07-06 Cargo: Advance booking notice 48 hours If you do not request space for your pet(s) 48 hours before departure, space may not be available, and you may not be permitted to travel with your pet(s) verified 2026-07-20 Cargo: Advance booking required ✓ JaWestJet Vacations package bookings For guests travelling on a WestJet Vacations package, the following information applies in addition to the information listed above: Pets are not accepted at all hotels. Please contact… verified 2026-08-17 Cargo: Sedation needs vet approval ✓ JaIf you plan to sedate your pet, you must have written consent from the pet’s veterinarian. verified 2026-07-20 Cargo: Max weight (pet + crate) 45 kg …be transported in the hold, provided the combined weight of your pet and carrier does not exceed 100 lbs (45 kg) The maximum combined weight of your pet and carrier is 100 lbs (45 kg) When it comes to pets as checked… verified 2026-07-01 Cargo: Crate must have/be water bowl, ventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, live-animal label, a carrier Only feed your pet a light meal prior to departure and provide a quick drink of water before check-in. Containers with food and water are prone to spilling during the course of kennel-handling and transportation verified 2026-07-24 Health & documents Health certificate required ✓ JaAruba To enter Aruba a dog or cat must have a veterinary health certificate. verified 2026-08-04 Health certificate validity 14 days A Veterinary health certificate issued within 14 days of arrival and a rabies vaccination certificate are required. verified 2026-08-04 Health certificate validity 10 days The health certificate must be signed or endorsed by an official CFIA veterinarian, and completed no more than 10 days before arrival. verified 2026-08-10 Microchip · Required ✓ JaThe four requirements for dogs from dog-rabies free or low-risk countries are: Healthy: Dogs must appear healthy upon arrival Age: Dogs must be at least 6 months old at time of entry or return to the United States… verified 2026-08-04 Quarantine · Required ✓ Ja[AMZ asins='B00QHC01C2,B00AAPGA2W,B000633ZOY,B0B77BRG75'] You must ensure your pet meets all entrance and quarantine requirements for your destination. verified 2026-07-20 Quarantine · Pre-approval required ✓ JaBahamas Cats and dogs are required to have an import permit completed before travel. verified 2026-08-13 Import permit · Issuing authority the Grenada Ministry of Agriculture An Import permit issued by the Grenada Ministry of Agriculture’s Veterinary Officer is required and the owner of the pet must apply for the import verified 2026-08-28 Health certificate · Required ✓ JaA Veterinary health certificate issued within 14 days of arrival and a rabies vaccination certificate are required. verified 2026-08-04 Health certificate · Government endorsed ✓ JaThe health certificate must be signed or endorsed by an official CFIA veterinarian, and completed no more than 10 days before arrival verified 2026-08-28 Rabies vaccination · Required ✓ JaA rabies inoculation certificate and a micro/identification chip are also required for entry. verified 2026-08-04 Rabies vaccination · Waiting period after vaccination 21 days An animal will be considered vaccinated against rabies 21 days after the first vaccination. verified 2026-08-13 Health certificate valid within days · Health certificate valid within days 10 days A health certificate issued within 10 days of travel, proof of rabies vaccination (dogs and verified 2026-07-20 Other rules Dangerous breeds banned ✗ JaRestricted breeds, including cross-breeds, are: Pitt Bull Terrier Tosa Inu American Staffordshire Terrier Fila Brasileiro Dogo Argentino American Bulldog Boerboel Kangal Central Asian Shepherd Dog Caucasian Shepherd Dog… verified 2026-08-04 Restricted breeds list American Staffordshire Terrier, Bull Terrier, Caucasian Shepherd, Central Asian Shepherd, Dogo Argentino, Fila Brasileiro, Tosa Inu Restricted breeds, including cross-breeds, are: Pitt Bull Terrier Tosa Inu American Staffordshire Terrier Fila Brasileiro Dogo Argentino American Bulldog Boerboel Kangal Central Asian Shepherd Dog Caucasian Shepherd Dog… verified 2026-08-04 Service & assistance animals Esa note emotional support animals will not be accepted Starting on August 5, 2021, emotional support animals will not be accepted for travel in any cabin. verified 2026-08-19 Fee waived ✓ JaService dog pet policy One service dog may fly in the cabin with a disabled passenger while on duty at no charge verified 2026-07-20 Recognized ✓ JaHawaii Due to restrictive entrance requirements, we do not accept pets on flights with the exception of service dogs. verified 2026-08-04 Cabin allowed ✓ JaJapan Entry requirements for pet cats and dogs and service dogs in cabin are very restrictive. verified 2026-07-20 Esa recognized ✗ NeinStarting on August 5, 2021, emotional support animals will not be accepted for travel in any cabin verified 2026-07-20 Advance notice hours 48 hours …under 12 weeks of age wi ll be accepted. You are required to notify the airport of your arrival at least 48 hours in advance by submitting this form to the applicable airport email, found here . verified 2026-08-13 Documentation required ✓ JaKennel information for pets in the cabin Your pet must be able to stand, sit, turn around, and lie down comfortably in their kennel to travel in the cabin. verified 2026-08-13 Recognized organizations individually trained by an organization or person specializing in service dog training service dogs must be individually trained by an organization or person specializing in service dog training. verified 2026-07-20 In the cabin ✓ Accepted
In the hold / cargo ✓ Accepted
Cabin policy Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedTravelling options for pets: In the cabin (carry-on) Checked animals Pets as cargo In the cabin (carry-on) Reservations and fees Space for pets can be reserved online or by phone. verified 2026-08-24 Minimum age 8 weeks Pets that are younger than eight weeks old will not be accepted for transport. verified 2026-08-11 Advance booking required ✓ JaPlease contact the hotel directly for inquiries about pet acceptance. verified 2026-08-19 Max pets per passenger 1 per guest and per kennel: One (1) verified 2026-07-20 Booking method online …Checked animals Pets as cargo In the cabin (carry-on) Reservations and fees Space for pets can be reserved online or by phone. verified 2026-08-13 Advance notice hours 48 hours Reservations must be made at least 48 hours prior to travel. verified 2026-07-20 Sedation needs vet approval ✓ JaIf you plan to sedate your pet, you must have written consent from the pet’s veterinarian. verified 2026-07-20 Carrier size 41 cm …carrier specifications, for pets in the cabin, the maximum permissible dimensions are 16" x 8.5" x 10" in (41 cm x 21.5 cm x 25.4 cm). verified 2026-08-13 Crate must have/be Iata compliant, hard-sided ok, water bowl, ventilated, absorbent liner, a carrier …carrier specifications, for pets in the cabin, the maximum permissible dimensions are 16" x 8.5" x 10" in (41 cm x 21.5 cm x 25.4 cm). verified 2026-08-13 Hold & cargo policy Hold: Pets accepted ✓ Acceptedl fee applies for pets travelling in the cabin or as checked baggage. Please note that an empty kennel or a pet in a k verified 2026-07-20 Hold: Minimum age 12 weeks No animals under 12 weeks of age will be accepted verified 2026-07-06 Hold: Advance booking notice 48 hours If you do not request space for your pet(s) 48 hours before departure, space may not be available, and you may not be permitted to travel with your pet(s). verified 2026-08-15 Hold: Advance booking required ✓ JaWestJet Vacations package bookings For guests travelling on a WestJet Vacations package, the following information applies in addition to the information listed above: Pets are not accepted at all hotels. Please contact… verified 2026-08-17 Hold: Booking method online Pets Flying on Westjet as Checked Baggage Space for pets cannot be reserved online verified 2026-07-20 Hold: Sedation needs vet approval ✓ JaIf you plan to sedate your pet, you must have written consent from the pet’s veterinarian verified 2026-07-20 Hold: Crate must have/be hard-sided ok, water bowl, ventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, live-animal label All Kennels must: Be hard-sided and have the wheels removed Be airline approved Be secure Be well ventilated verified 2026-07-20 Cargo: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedTravelling options for pets: In the cabin (carry-on) Checked animals Pets as cargo In the cabin (carry-on) Reservations and fees Space for pets can be reserved online verified 2026-08-28 Cargo: Minimum age 15 weeks Puppies and kittens under 15 weeks old arriving from outside of the EU are prohibited into France due to vaccination r Cats and dogs… verified 2026-08-13 Cargo: Advance booking notice 48 hours If you do not request space for your pet(s) 48 hours before departure, space may not be available, and you may not be permitted to travel with your pet(s). verified 2026-08-04 Cargo: Advance booking required ✓ JaWe strongly recommend requesting space for your pet as soon as you have completed your booking and a minimum of 48 hours before your scheduled departure verified 2026-08-13 Cargo: Sedation needs vet approval ✓ JaIf you plan to sedate your pet, you must have written consent from the pet’s veterinarian. verified 2026-07-20 Cargo: Carrier size 101 cm For pets traveling in the hold, carriers should not exceed the dimensions 40" x 27" x 32" (101 cm x 68 cm x 81 cm). verified 2026-08-27 Cargo: Max weight (pet + crate) 45 kg The maximum combined weight of your pet and carrier is 100 lbs (45 kg). verified 2026-07-20 Cargo: Crate must have/be hard-sided ok, water bowl, ventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, live-animal label, a carrier For pets traveling in the hold, carriers should not exceed the dimensions 40" x 27" x 32" (101 cm x 68 cm x 81 cm). verified 2026-08-27 Health & documents Health certificate required ✓ JaAruba To enter Aruba a dog or cat must have a veterinary health certificate. verified 2026-08-08 Health certificate validity 14 days A Veterinary health certificate issued within 14 days of arrival and a rabies vaccination certificate are required. verified 2026-08-04 Health certificate validity 30 days A veterinary health certificate must be provided, along with proof of parasite treatment within 30 days of arrival. verified 2026-08-21 Health certificate · Validity days 10 days A health certificate issued within 10 days of travel, proof of rabies vaccination (dogs and cats) and all forms required f verified 2026-07-20 Frequently Asked Questions Can I bring my dog in the cabin on WestJet?
Does WestJet require a health certificate for pets?
Yes, WestJet requires a health certificate for pets. It must be issued within 14 days of travel. Your destination country may have additional requirements — check
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