Air Europa dog in cabin: the two weight limits

Air Europa is the only airline with two separate limits: the pet cannot exceed 8 kg and the total with the carrier cannot exceed 10 kg. In practice it allows you up to 2 kg of bag, where almost everyone else counts everything inside the same 8 kg.

At a glance

• Pet weight. maximum 8 kg
• Total with carrier. maximum 10 kg
• Carrier. maximum 40 x 30 x 30 cm
• Closure. fully closed, without restricting breathing
• Ventilation. required even when closed
• Position. under the seat in front, for the whole flight

Two limits, not one

The difference sounds subtle but changes the maths: with Air France or KLM a 7.5 kg dog in a 1 kg carrier is already over the 8 kg limit. With Air Europa the same dog qualifies, because the animal is under 8 kg and the total under 10 kg.

It is a real advantage for a dog near the threshold, but it must be read together with the next constraint, which is the actual bottleneck.

The smallest carrier in the group

40 x 30 x 30 cm is the shortest length among European airlines: five centimetres less than TAP, six less than Air France and KLM, fifteen less than Lufthansa, SWISS and ITA.

In exchange it is the tallest: 30 cm against the near-standard 21-25 cm. A compact, tall dog fits comfortably; a dachshund or a long-bodied dog much less so.

The container must be an approved model or otherwise close fully without restricting breathing. Bags or containers without ventilation when closed are not accepted.

On board

The carrier goes under the seat in front and the animal cannot leave it at any point during the flight. Dogs must have all required vaccinations.

Before booking, check the specific conditions for your route: on some regional aircraft the limits can be lower than the network standard.

Frequently asked questions

• How much can a dog weigh in the cabin on Air Europa?
  The animal cannot exceed 8 kg and the total weight with the carrier cannot exceed 10 kg. These are two separate limits, both of which apply.
• What size carrier does Air Europa allow?
  Maximum 40 x 30 x 30 cm. It is the shortest among European airlines, but also the tallest: suited to compact dogs, less so to long-bodied ones.
• Does Air Europa allow dogs in the cabin?
  Yes, within the weight limits and with an approved or fully closing, ventilated carrier placed under the seat in front.
• Can the dog come out of the carrier during the flight?
  No, under no circumstances. The animal must stay inside the container for the whole flight.
• What documents do I need to fly with Air Europa?
  Dogs must have all required vaccinations. On international routes, also check passport, microchip and the destination country's requirements.

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