Horizon Air Pet Policy
Pet travel reference. Check the conditions and official policy links for your itinerary.
Dates, limits and yes/no values may omit route-specific conditions. Confirm the current requirements with the authority or operating airline before booking.
Detailed reference notes are available in English.
Hold and cargo descriptions may refer to different transport services. Confirm the actual service with the operating airline.
- Cabin carriage reported
- Yes, as recorded; unconfirmed
- Cabin carrier dimensions
- 17 x 11 x 11 inches (43 x 28 x 28 cm)
- Cabin fee
- $150 USD each way
- Pets in cabin
- Small dogs and cats only
- Cabin carrier type
- Soft-sided or hard-sided, leak-proof, well-ventilated, and large enough for the pet to stand up, turn around, and lie down comfortably.
- Pets per passenger in cabin
- 1
- Accompanied hold carriage reported
- No, as recorded; unconfirmed
- Cargo / hold carriage reported
- Yes, as recorded; unconfirmed
- Cargo / hold requirements
- Pets can be shipped via Alaska Air Cargo. Reservations must be made directly with Alaska Air Cargo. Health certificates and specific crate requirements apply.
- Cargo / hold fee
- Varies by weight and destination, contact Alaska Air Cargo for a quote.
- Crate requirements
- IATA-compliant crate required. Must be leak-proof, well-ventilated, and large enough for the pet to stand up, turn around, and lie down comfortably.
- Breed restriction notes
- Brachycephalic (short-nosed) breeds are not accepted as checked baggage or cargo due to respiratory issues.
- Vaccination requirements
- Rabies vaccination is required for all pets. Proof of vaccination must be presented.
- Health certificate reported as required
- Yes, as recorded; unconfirmed
- Age restrictions
- Puppies and kittens must be at least 8 weeks old and weaned.
- Advance notice
- For in-cabin pets, space is limited and must be reserved in advance. For cargo, contact Alaska Air Cargo directly for booking and requirements.
- Species notes
- Dogs and cats. Other species may be accepted by Alaska Air Cargo, subject to approval.
- Short-nosed breed restrictions
- Brachycephalic (short-nosed) breeds are not accepted as checked baggage or cargo.
- Seasonal restrictions
- Pets are not accepted as checked baggage or cargo when temperatures are below 45°F (7°C) or above 85°F (29°C) at any point in the itinerary.
- Minimum age (weeks)
- 8
- Route restrictions
- Hawaii has strict quarantine laws. Pets traveling to Hawaii require extensive preparation and may be subject to quarantine upon arrival. Check Hawaii's Department of Agriculture website for details. Certain international destinations may have additional restrictions.
- Minimum hold temperature
- 7
- Maximum hold temperature
- 29
Policy references
Open the policy page to check current route, service and booking conditions.
www.alaskaair.com