Transporting pets in the aircraft

You can carry small dogs and cats in Economy Class and Business Class in a suitable carrier (waterproof, bite-proof) up to a maximum size of 55x40x23 cm. Your pet must be able to stand up and lie down comfortably. 

Total weight of pet + travel bag or pet carrier must not exceed 8 kg (18 lb). 

The pet carrier must be soft sided without solid frame in order to be placed under the seat in front of you when on board (it cannot fit on the seat). Pets must remain in the pet carrier or travel bag at all times. 

A hard shell container may be accepted only as long as it can safely be stowed and dimensions are not exceeded and if the passenger is in transfer or on the return journey and has already travelled with the hard shell carrier.

Only one pet carrier is allowed per passenger.
Specially trained dogs for specific purpose, e.g. rescue and search dogs, are as well accepted on board as pets in the hold or in the cabin.

Reservations must be made by phone at least 48 hours in advance.
Please note: only a limited number of pet carriers can be accommodated in the cabin (max 2 each flight). ​
Contact our Sales Center in order to verify availability and conditions in order to register your pet.

IMPORTANT: To enable you to take your pet with you into the cabin as carry-on baggage, we need your confirmation that the animal meets the stated requirements. Please present two copies of the completed and signed form at the check-in counter to confirm this: Form for carrying an animal in the passenger cabin.

Please consider Air Dolomiti cannot accept pets on board flights to/from London City and Isle of Jersey. The only exception is applied for recognized assistance dogs.

The passenger is responsible for all documentation required for pet transport. 
 
Charge per flight: 

-           Domestic flights (within Italy or within Germany): EUR 65
-           Flights within Europe (e.g.: Verona-Munich): EUR 75

Your pet can travel with you when you fly with Air Dolomiti.

In the cargo hold we can carry:

•    Dogs 
•    Cats

Always let the airline know if you wish to bring your pet at least 48 hours in advance. The pet transport service must be included in your airline reservation and, if other airlines are on your itinerary, make sure they will accept your pet by checking in advance.

Your pet will travel in the aircraft hold, in a ventilated area, in a pet carrier that complies with current IATA regulations. In addition to the type of pet, Air Dolomiti needs to know the three measurements of the pet carrier in centimetres and the total weight, including the pet, in kilos.

The pet carrier must not exceed the following: L 100 x W 65 x H 70 cm.

• The size of the carrier must allow your pet to stand upright, turn around and lie down comfortably.  
• Make sure the pet carrier is leak-proof and lined with absorbent material such as newspapers, cardboard or blankets. 
• The pet carrier must be escape-proof. We recommend sturdy plastic or wooden containers made of non-harmful and non-toxic materials. Wire-mesh cages are not permitted.
• To prevent harm to your pet, the interior of the pet carrier must have no sharp corners, edges or nails. 
• If the pet carrier has wheels, they must be removed.  
• Food and water bowls (empty) must be fixed inside the carrier or to it. They must be made of non-harmful, non-toxic materials. 
• Pet carriers must have ventilation holes on all four sides.  
• The leash should not be placed inside the pet carrier, but tied to or fastened on top of it. The leash may also be kept in your hand luggage.  

If you intend to fly with your pet, please inform the airline well in advance, because the number of animals allowed in the hold is limited (max 2 each flight).

The passenger is responsible for providing all documentation necessary for pet transport.  
Specially trained dogs for specific purpose, e.g. rescue and search dogs, are as well accepted on board as pets in the hold or in the cabin.

Important: Air Dolomiti cannot accept pets on board flights to/from London City and Isle of Jersey. The only exception is applied for recognized assistance dogs.

Special regulations applied to breeds of fighting dogs and snub-nosed animals
Cats and dogs which belong to the snub-nosed breeds are especially sensitive to temperature and stress. Therefore following breeds (including sub-breeds) are no longer accepted on board as pets in the hold.

Dog breeds:
•    Affenpincher
•    American Pit Bull Terrier
•    American Staffordshire Terrier
•    Boston Terrier 
•    Boxer 
•    Bulldog (all breeds except the American Bulldog - attention: starting from 1st February 2023 American Bulldog will not be accepted anymore as animals in hold)
•    Bull Mastiff
•    Bullterrier
•    Carlino (all breeds)
•    Chow-Chow 
•    English Toy Spaniel 
•    Japanese Chin
•    Japanese Spaniel
•    King Charles Spaniel
•    Lhaso Apso
•    Pechinese
•    Pit Bull
•    Shar Pei
•    Shih Tzu
•    Staffordshire Bullterrier
•    Tibetan Spaniel

Cat breeds:
•    British Shorthair
•    Exotic Shorthair
•    Himalayan Cat
•    Persian Cat
•    Scottish Fold

Fighting dogs
Dog breeds classified as potentially aggressive can only be carried in special dog carriers. Puppies between 3 and 6 months of age are excluded. 
Following breeds are classified as fighting dogs/potentially aggressive:
• American Bulldog 
• Dogo Argentino (Argentine Mastiff) 
• Karabash (Kangal Dog, Anatolian Shepherd) 
• Caucasian Shepherd (Caucasian Owtscharka)
• Rottweiler
Important: American Pitbull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Staffordshire Bullterrier, Bullterrier belong to snub-nosed breeds and are not accepted on board.


Charge per flight: 
For pet carriers up to: 60X45X40 cm
-           Domestic flights (within Italy or within Germany): EUR 80
-           Flights within Europe (e.g.: Verona-Munich): EUR 100
 
For pet carriers up to: 80X55X55 cm or 100X65X70 cm
-           Domestic flights (within Italy or within Germany): EUR 160
-           Flights within Europe (e.g.: Verona-Munich): EUR 200


Please note that if you and your animal are travelling via Frankfurt, an additional transfer surcharge of EUR 150 will be added to your booking. This is valid for tickets issued on or after 1^st April 2021.

On Air Dolomiti flights, you can bring your trained and recognised assistance dogs into the cabin with you free of charge.

For any information about travelling with assistance dogs, please visit ASSISTANCE section.

There are currently restrictions on importing dogs into the USA: starting August 1, 2024 it will no longer be possible to transport dogs in the United States on passenger flights until further notice. These restrictions apply to all dogs transported into the USA by aircraft as baggage, in cabin or hold.

Exceptions

• new AVIH/PETC bookings are accepted for the following port of entry to the USA: IAD/ JFK / PHL / ATL / MIA / LAX

• dogs of US Military and US Government employees on duty may enter the US via any airport

• SVAN may enter the US via any airport

More information on the new transport restrictions is available on the website of the United States Center for Disease Control.

If you have an existing booking confirming transportation of a dog, please contact the airline with which you booked your flights.