British Airways doesn't carry pet cats or dogs in the cabin. Pets fly in the hold via PetAir UK or IAG Cargo.
Checked against British Airways' official pages on . Airlines change these rules often, so confirm with British Airways before you book.
- Pets in hold or cargo
- Yes
What the airline says
No pets in the cabin on any route; only recognised assistance dogs travel in the cabin.
Fees
Not applicable: BA states "We don't carry pets in the cabin on any route."
How to book
Pets travel in the hold, arranged through a partner depending on where the journey starts: PetAir UK for departures from the UK, IAG Cargo for travel to the UK.
Airlines that do take pets in the cabin
- Air France: €200 US$225 on US–Europe routes
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines: €70–500 each way, by route
- Lufthansa: Varies by route; not published
- Turkish Airlines: US$75 published interline rate; varies
British Airways pet cargo and checked pets
Pets travel in the aircraft hold via partners (PetAir UK for exports from the UK; IAG Cargo, BA's sister company, for imports to the UK). Fees, size and weight limits are not published on BA's page. Dogs entering the UK must meet DEFRA Pet Travel Scheme rules.
Service and emotional support animals
Assistance dogs trained by a recognised organisation fly free in the cabin on most BA flights (book at least 48 hours ahead; contact the UK Animal Reception Centre at least 72 hours before arrival in the UK); emotional support dogs must travel as pets.
Questions people ask
Can pets fly in the cabin on British Airways?
No. British Airways doesn't accept pet cats or dogs in the cabin. Pets fly in the hold via PetAir UK or IAG Cargo.
Can pets fly in cargo on British Airways?
Pets travel in the aircraft hold via partners (PetAir UK for exports from the UK; IAG Cargo, BA's sister company, for imports to the UK). Fees, size and weight limits are not published on BA's page. Dogs entering the UK must meet DEFRA Pet Travel Scheme rules.