Comparer les compagnies aériennes, c'est mon terrain de jeu, et Alaska Airlines m'a réservé une bonne surprise : les chiens y sont acceptés en soute. Luna, elle, préfère surveiller mes tableaux depuis le canapé. Avant de réserver, j'ai épluché chaque ligne, chaque note de bas de page, chaque exception. Voici ce que mes fichiers révèlent sur le voyage de votre chien avec cette compagnie.

La politique animaux d'Alaska Airlines se divise en cabine et soute. Cette page résume les limites de poids, tarifs, restrictions brachycéphales et spécifications de cage pour les deux modes — issu des pages officielles animaux de la compagnie.

Comment Alaska Airlines traite votre animal

Chaque information provient de la politique publiée par l’opérateur. Survolez le pour lire la citation exacte ; le ouvre la source.

En cabine Accepté
En soute / fret Accepté
Races à nez platNon acceptées

Politique cabine

Animaux acceptés Accepté“Pets in cabin Pets that fit in an under-seat carrier can travel in a cabin”
Races à nez plat interdites Oui“Brachycephalic breeds with restricted breathing are not permitted transport in the cargo hold on any Alaska Airlines flight.”
Liste races à nez platPersian, Himalayan, Exotic Shorthair, Burmese“Alaska Airlines does not allow brachycephalic (short-nosed) dogs and cats to travel as checked baggage in the cargo hold. Restricted dog breeds include Boston Terrier, Boxer, Bulldog (all breeds), Bull Terrier, Brussels…”
Âge minimum8 semaines“Dogs and cats must be at least 8 weeks old and fully weaned.”
Préavis de réservation48 h“Reservations Reservations for your pet to fly with you in the cabin should be made at least 48 hours prior to departure by contacting Alaska Airlines’ reservation team Reservations Reservations for your…”
Réservation à l'avance requise Oui“Pets flown by Alaska Airlines as air cargo through their Pet-Connect program Reservations Reservations must be made at least 24 hours prior to the departure date aveltransport.com.”
Max pets per flight1“November 1 – January 31 and March 1 – April 1: Only 1 pet is accepted per aircraft as checked baggage on flights to or from Hawaii”
Max pets per passenger2“A maximum of 2 pets may travel with a passenger in the main cabin when a second adjacent seat is purchased.”
Méthode de réservationcontacting Alaska Airlines’ reservation team“Reservations Reservations for your pet to fly with you in the cabin should be made at least 48 hours prior to departure by contacting Alaska Airlines’ reservation team”
Embargo froid-6.6°C“Pets will be accepted at temperatures below 45°F with an acclimation certificate , however, no pet will be transported at temperatures lower than 20°F (-6.6°C).”
Banned destinations Oui“These pets may travel in the cabin if carrier requirements are met, but Alaska Airlines may limit travel due to extreme temperatures, seasonal embargoes, or route restrictions, particularly to and from Hawai‘i.”
Max per flight1“Between November 1 and January 1, only one pet per flight to Hawaii will be accepted.”
Sédation autorisée Non“Information Sedation is not recommended unless prescribed by a licensed veterinarian.”
Taille de la caisse43 × 28 × 19 cm“For pets traveling in the cabin, hard-sided carriers must not exceed 17" x 11" x 7.5" (43 cm x 28 cm x 19 cm) and soft-sided carriers must not exceed 17" x 11" x 9.5" (43 cm x 28 cm x 24 cm).”
La caisse doit avoir / êtrecaisse rigide ok, sac souple ok, gamelle d'eau, ventilée, tapis absorbant, une caisse“For pets traveling in the cabin, hard-sided carriers must not exceed 17" x 11" x 7.5" (43 cm x 28 cm x 19 cm) and soft-sided carriers must not exceed 17" x 11" x 9.5" (43 cm x 28 cm x 24 cm).”

Politique soute & fret

Soute: Animaux acceptés Accepté“Alaska Airlines allows small domestic animals like cats, dogs, ferrets, guinea pigs, hamsters, household birds, non-poisonous reptiles, pot bellied pigs, rabbits, and tropical fish to travel as checked baggage if the…”
Soute: Races à nez plat interdites Oui“Alaska Airlines does not allow brachycephalic (short-nosed) dogs and cats to travel as checked baggage in the cargo hold.”
Soute: Liste races à nez platPersian, Himalayan, Exotic Shorthair, Burmese“Alaska Airlines does not allow brachycephalic (short-nosed) dogs and cats to travel as checked baggage in the cargo hold. Restricted dog breeds include Boston Terrier, Boxer, Bulldog (all breeds), Bull Terrier, Brussels…”
Soute: Frais aller simple150 USD“The cost for a pet to fly in the baggage compartment is $150”
Soute: Âge minimum8 semaines“Dogs and cats must be at least 8 weeks old to travel as checked baggage.”
Soute: Préavis de réservation24 h“Reservations for pets are accepted up to 24 hours prior to departure (subject to space availability) for all animals traveling.”
Soute: Réservation à l'avance requise Oui“Pets flown by Alaska Airlines as air cargo through their Pet-Connect program Reservations Reservations must be made at least 24 hours prior to the departure date.”
Soute: Max pets per flight1“November 1 - January 31 and March 1 - April 1: Only 1 dog and/or cat is accepted per aircraft as checked baggage on flights to or from Hawaii”
Soute: Embargo froid7.2°C“Pets will not be accepted as checked baggage or air cargo when actual or forecasted temperatures are above 85°F (29.4°C) or below 45°F (7.2°C) at any airport on the itinerary.”
Soute: Embargo chaleur29.4°C“Pets will not be accepted as checked baggage or air cargo when actual or forecasted temperatures are above 85°F (29.4°C) or below 45°F (7.2°C) at any airport on the itinerary.”
Soute: Sédation autorisée Non“Information Sedation is not recommended unless prescribed by a licensed veterinarian.”
Soute: Poids max (animal + caisse)68 kg“…fish to travel as checked baggage if the combined weight of the pet and carrier does not exceed 150 lbs (68 kg).”
Soute: La caisse doit avoir / êtregamelle d'eau, ventilée, conforme IATA, tapis absorbant, une caisse“Pets must be provided with food and water bowls attached to the interior.”
Fret: Races à nez plat interdites Oui“Brachycephalic breeds with restricted breathing are not permitted transport in the cargo hold on any Alaska Airlines flight.”
Fret: Liste races à nez platFrench Bulldog, English Bulldog, Pug, Boxer, Boston Terrier, Pekingese, Shih Tzu, Chow Chow, Brussels Griffon, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Mastiff“Brachycephalic breeds with restricted breathing are not permitted transport in the cargo hold on any Alaska Airlines flight. Dogs: American Pit Bull, American Staffordshire Terrier, Boston Terrier, Boxer, Brussels…”
Fret: Âge minimum8 semaines“Dogs and cats must be at least 8 weeks old to travel as checked baggage”
Fret: Préavis de réservation48 h“Reservations Reservations for your pet to fly with you in the cabin should be made at least 48 hours prior to departure by contacting Alaska Airlines’ reservation team.”
Fret: Réservation à l'avance requise Oui“Pets flown by Alaska Airlines as air cargo through their Pet-Connect program Reservations Reservations must be made at least 24 hours prior to the departure date aveltransport.com.”
Fret: Max pets per flight1“November 1 – January 31 and March 1 – April 1: Only 1 pet is accepted per aircraft as checked baggage on flights to or from Hawaii”
Fret: Embargo froid7.2°C“Pets will not be accepted as checked baggage or air cargo when actual or forecasted temperatures are above 85°F (29.4°C) or below 45°F (7.2°C) at any airport on the itinerary.”
Fret: Embargo chaleur29°C“Pets will not be accepted as checked baggage or air cargo when actual or forecasted temperatures are above 85°F (29”
Fret: La caisse doit avoir / êtregamelle d'eau, ventilée, conforme IATA, tapis absorbant, une caisse“Pets must be provided with food and water bowls attached to the interior Pets must be provided with food and water bowls attached to the interior”

Santé & documents

Certificat sanitaire requis Oui“Travel to Mexico: Only dogs and cats may be accepted for travel via Baggage and Carry-on Baggage, provided the following Mexican regulations are met: All pets traveling to Mexico are required to have a Health…”
Validité du certificat10 jours“Forms Required A health certificate issued by a licensed veterinarian within 10 days of initial travel and within 30 days of return travel on the same itinerary is required for all pets flying in the cabin.”
Carrier fit certificate required Oui“All animals crossing state borders to a cold weather destination are required to have a veterinarian's note on the health certificate that they are acclimated to temperatures below 45° F.”
Validité du certificat30 jours“Department of Agriculture to have a valid health certificate issued by a licensed veterinarian within 30 days of travel Department of Agriculture to have a valid health certificate issued by a licensed…”
Quarantaine · TypeQuarantine Station“on Pets to Hawaii requirements contact: Hawaii Department of Agriculture Animal Quarantine Station 99-951 Halawa Valley Street Aiea, Hawaii 96701-5602 (808) 483-7151 [email prote”
Quarantaine · Durée120 jours“es that dogs and cats not meeting the requirements of any of the above programs will be quarantined for 120 days.”
Health certificate valid within days · Health certificate valid within days10 jours“Forms Required A health certificate issued by a licensed veterinarian within 10 days of initial travel and within 30 days of return travel on the same itinerary is required for all pets flying in the cabin.”

Autres règles

Âge minimum8 semaines“Age requirements Pets must be at least 8 weeks old, fully weaned and eating solid food for a minimum of five days prior to departure.”
Animaux d'assistance acceptés Oui“Health and Vaccination Requirements All pets crossing state borders, with the exception of guide dogs, are required by the U.S.”
Emotional support animals allowed Non“Emotional support animals are no longer accepted as service animals and may travel under Alaska Airlines' Pet Policy.”

Animaux d'assistance

Esa noteEmotional support animals are no longer accepted“Emotional support animals are no longer accepted as service animals and may travel under Alaska Airlines' Pet Policy”
Fee waived Oui“All service dogs may fly in the cabin at no charge.”
Recognized Oui“Service dog pet policies All service dogs may fly in the cabin at no charge”
Cabin allowed Oui“All service dogs may fly in the cabin at no charge.”
Esa recognized Non“Emotional support animals are no longer accepted as service animals and may travel under Alaska Airlines' Pet Policy.”
Training required Oui“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.”
Documentation required Oui“Service animals traveling with a passenger are exempt from these certifications, though they are required to be in a working harness that identifies them as a service animal.”
Les réservations pour animaux sont acceptées jusqu'à 24 heures avant le départ, sous réserve des places disponibles. Contactez Alaska Airlines au moins 24 heures avant le décollage pour réserver la place de votre chien en soute. Ne comptez pas sur une réservation de dernière minute à l'aéroport. Bloquez ce créneau de 24 heures dès que la date du vol est confirmée.

Questions fréquentes

Combien d'animaux puis-je emmener sur Alaska Airlines ?
Alaska Airlines autorise 2 en cabine, jusqu'à 1 en soute, par passager. Chaque animal doit avoir sa propre cage.
Combien coûte le transport d'un animal sur Alaska Airlines ?
Sur les vols en France métropolitaine, Alaska Airlines facture à partir de 150 USD en soute, par trajet et par animal. Les trajets plus longs coûtent davantage — vérifiez votre itinéraire exact.
Et si mon vol est retardé au-delà de la validité du certificat sanitaire ?
Si la fenêtre du certificat expire avant l'embarquement, il faudra le faire réémettre. Prévoyez 1 à 2 jours de marge entre la date du certificat et le départ pour absorber les retards mineurs.
Que se passe-t-il si j'oublie un document ?
À l'aéroport de destination : au mieux, une inspection prolongée le temps que vous trouviez une copie ; au pire, l'animal est mis en quarantaine ou renvoyé à l'origine à vos frais. Apportez des copies imprimées.
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Glossaire

ISO chip
ISO 11784/11785 — la norme universelle des puces électroniques.
FAVN
Fluorescent Antibody Virus Neutralization — un test de sérologie antirabique exigé par les destinations indemnes de rage.
Brachycephalic
Races à museau plat (Bouledogues français, Carlins, Persans, Himalayens) avec acceptation aérienne limitée à cause du risque de stress thermique.
AVIH
Animal Vehicle In Hold — terme IATA pour l'expédition d'animaux en soute, avec des tarifs variables selon la compagnie et la route.