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British Airways pet policy

Flying with a dog or cat on British Airways — cabin rules, carrier size, fees, cargo and breed restrictions.

British Airways does not accept pets in the cabin (service animals aside). Pets as cargo or checked baggage are available. The in-cabin fee is N/A (no cabin pets)..

In-cabin travel

Pets allowed in cabin
No
Carrier & size
N/A — British Airways does not carry domestic pets (cats/dogs) in the cabin on any route (officially trained assistance dogs only).
Weight limit
Not published
Cabin fee
N/A (no cabin pets).

Cargo & checked pets

Available: Yes — Pets travel exclusively via cargo (not accepted as checked baggage): IAG Cargo (most routes into the UK) or PetAir UK (leaving the UK). Temperature-controlled hold.

Fees

Amounts the airline doesn't publish on its pet page are marked, not guessed.
  • In-cabin pet fee
    Per direction unless stated.
    N/A (no cabin pets).
  • Cargo / checked
    Varies by route and weight.
    Pets travel exclusively via cargo (not accepted as checked baggage): IAG Cargo (most routes into the UK) or PetAir UK (leaving the UK). Temperature-controlled hold.

Frequently asked questions

Can I fly with my pet in the cabin on British Airways?

No — British Airways does not accept pets in the cabin (service animals aside). Pets travel exclusively via cargo (not accepted as checked baggage): IAG Cargo (most routes into the UK) or PetAir UK (leaving the UK). Temperature-controlled hold.

How much does British Airways charge to bring a pet?

N/A (no cabin pets).

Does British Airways carry pets as cargo or checked baggage?

Pets travel exclusively via cargo (not accepted as checked baggage): IAG Cargo (most routes into the UK) or PetAir UK (leaving the UK). Temperature-controlled hold.

Source & last verified

Last verified:

Each policy is taken from the airline's own official pet-travel page. Fees and carrier sizes marked as pending were not published verbatim on that page and need reconfirmation.