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Alaska Airlines pet policy
Policy Summary
Flying on Alaska Airlines with a dog
Dogs in the Cabin
Alaska Airlines permits small pets, including dogs, to travel in the cabin as long as the combined weight of the pet and carrier does not exceed 20 lbs (9 kg). Pets must be at least 8 weeks old, and each passenger is allowed to travel with a maximum of 2 pets, provided that two seats are purchased. Up to 2 pets of the same breed can share a single carrier. Alaska Airlines accommodates 1 pet in first class and up to 5 pets in the main cabin. Pets must remain fully contained within their carriers at all times in the boarding area, Alaska Lounge, and on the aircraft. Passengers must be at least 18 years old to travel with a pet in the cabin.
Dogs in Checked Baggage
Alaska Airlines allows small domestic animals like dogs to travel as checked baggage if the combined weight of the pet and carrier does not exceed 150 lbs (68 kg). Dogs must be at least 8 weeks old to travel as checked baggage. Only 1 adult pet is allowed in each carrier, or 2 live puppies that weight less than 20 lbs each (9 kg). The fee for pets traveling as checked baggage is $100 each way. Due to the extreme temperatures that may be experienced in the cargo area, Alaska Air may decline pets if they deem the weather too unsafe.
Dogs in Cargo
Dogs who exceed the weight limits to travel in the cabin or as checked baggage or require transportation alone may be accepted as cargo through Pet Connect air cargo. For more information, contact the Cargo Call Center at (800) 225-2752.
Carrier Guidelines
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 48 cm). Carriers must be leak-proof, have adequate ventilation, and be lined with absorbent bedding. For pets traveling in the hold, carriers must not exceed the dimensions 30" x 27" x 40" (76 cm x 68 cm x 101 cm). Carriers must be solid, have handles, adequate air ventilation, and a sturdy roof. Pets must be provided with food and water bowls attached to the interior.
Restricted Breeds
Brachycephalic (short-nosed) dogs and cats are not accepted for travel as checked baggage with Alaska Airlines, including Boston Terrier, Boxer (all breeds), Bull dog (all breeds), Bull Terrier, Brussels Griffon, Chow Chow, English Toy Spaniel, Japanese Spaniel/Japanese Chin, Mastiff (all breeds), Pekingese, Pit Bull (all breeds), Pug (all breeds), Shih Tzu, Staffordshire Terrier; cat breeds are Burmese, Exotic Shorthair, Himalayan, and Persian.