Alaska Airlines Pet Policy

Established in 1932, Alaska Airlines is the fifth-largest U.S. airline headquartered in Seattle. This airline is based on passenger traffic and is also very famous for U.S. West Coast air carriers. It flies to the destinations of Canada, the U.S., and Mexico. According to the pet policy of Alaska Airlines, passengers are allowed to carry their pets in the cabin and also in the cargo hold of different aircraft during their travel. You will be amazed to know that most of the pets are accepted by Alaska Airlines itself. For special or controlled climate traveling of the pets like ferrets, cats, guinea pigs, dogs, non-poisonous reptiles, household birds, rabbits, pot-bellied pigs, tropical fish, and hamsters are accepted via a prior approval process.

Alaska Airlines is in partnership with Banfield Pet Hospital to offer discounts on pet transportation via flight. According to the policy of this airline, only one pet is allowed at once to travel to/from Hawaii. There are some strict rules and regulations for pets in Hawaii as this is the only state that has maintained its status for a rabies-free state for so long.

Alaska Airlines Pets in Cabin

According to the Alaska Airlines pets in cabin policy, if your pet is successfully meeting all the requirements then all you need to travel with your pet is Alaska Airlines approved pet carrier. This pet carrier is designed to be waterproof from the bottom of the carrier and has enough space for the pet to stay comfortably without touching the top. The carrier is also designed with proper ventilation so that the pet can stay without any discomfort.

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Pets Allowed in Alaska Airlines

According to the Alaska airlines flying with pets policy, only small cats, dogs, household birds and allowed in the cabin and the animals should be well-behaving, harmless, and clean as well.

Alaska Airlines Dog Age Restrictions

All pets need to meet at least 8 weeks old criteria, then only they are eligible to travel with Alaska Airlines.

Restricted Routes

In Hawaii and Mexico, Small pets like cats and dogs are allowed in cabins of the flights. Although, the transportation of birds isn’t allowed in Hawaii.

Alaska Airlines Pet Reservations

If passengers want to travel with their pets, then they will have to inform Alaska Airlines 24 hours prior to the actual departure time. There is no online pet reservation facility offered by Alaska. Passengers need to text at 82008 to avail the pet reservation facility of Alaska Airlines. You need to know that only one pet is allowed if you are in the first-class cabin, but if you are in the main cabin of flight, then you can travel with a total of five pets. In this case, passengers are permitted to carry along up to two pets and the second pet can travel under the seat adjacent to the one purchased.

Alaska Airlines Pet Carrier Size/Dimensions Requirement

For soft-sided carriers, the maximum allowed size is 17in*11in*9.5in.

For hard-sided pet carriers, the maximum allowed size is 17in*11in*7.5in.

If two pets belong to the same species and size, then both of them are allowed to travel together in the same cage or carrier as there is enough space for two pets to stand and move around the cage while traveling with Alaska Airlines. The total weight of two pets should not be more than 200 pounds, i.e., 9Kg.

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Alaska Airlines Service/Emotional Support for Cats and Dogs

According to Alaska Airlines, services and emotional supports to pets are offered in the cabin. Still, to avail of this service by Alaska airlines, passengers need to notify the reservation department first.

Per Passenger, only one emotional service is provided to their pet and the pet should be either a cat or dog. During the emotional/service, the pet must be leashed properly and they will remain Alaska Airlines compliant pet cage/carrier.

According to Alaska Airlines Pet Policy, passengers need to be available with all required documents 48 hours before the scheduled departure if they intend to travel along with their pets and while providing them service/emotional. The required documents include Animal mental health, Animal behavior form, and Health advisory form. For more information on this, visit Alaska Airlines’ official website.

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According to Alaska Airlines Pet Cargo Policy, if your pet cannot fit within your seat and if your pet is neither a dog nor a cat, and if the flight is long hauled, you are advised to book cargo space for your pets. This needs to be done as your pet is not meeting the specified standards and requirements of the pet in-cabin travel policy.

Alaska Airlines Permitted Pets in Cargo

According to Alaska Airlines, Small domestic pets like dogs, cats, guinea pigs, hamsters, tropical fish, pot-bellied pigs, non-poisonous reptiles, household birds, etc. They are permitted inside the cargo section if they have permission. But there is a requirement that all pets need to fulfill, which is they must be weaned and at least the age of eight weeks.

The allowed combination of both the pet and the carrier must be a maximum of 150 pounds which is 68 kgs. When it comes to SkyWest Flights, the limit is decreased to 100 pounds which is 45 kgs.

Restricted Aircrafts

In Airbus Aircraft served flights, no pets are permitted to travel in the cargo section of the flight. Due to the Holidays traveling during November 21 – December 31 and December 10 – January 3, Alaska Airlines do not accept pets in the Cargo of flights 2000-2999 and the flights 3300-3499.

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Restricted Routes

According to Alaska Airlines Pet Policy, no pets are permitted to travel to/from Mexico as it is one of the restricted routes for pets. From November 1 to March 31, pets are restricted in the flights of Hawaii. Alaska Airlines also participates in the holiday embargoes for the Christmas and Thanksgiving holidays.

Temperature Restrictions

If the forecasted or the actual temperature of the climate is 85°F (29.4°C) or below 45°F (7.2°C), then one cannot make a reservation to travel with their pets in Alaska Airlines. There are a few exceptional pets that can be permitted at a temperature below 45°F (7.2°C) only with a certification of acclimation.

Restricted Pets Breeds in Alaska Airlines

According to Alaska Airlines Pet Policy, No snub-nosed or brachycephalic dogs and cats are permitted in the cargo section of the flight or flight. There is a list of restricted dog breeds which includes Japanese Spaniel/Chin, Pitbull (all breeds), Shih Tzu, Pug (all breeds), Pekingese, Bulldog (all breeds), Staffordshire Terrier, Japanese Spaniel/Chin, Pitbull (all breeds), Shih Tzu, Pug (all breeds), Bull Terrier, Boston Terrier, Brussels Griffon, Boxer(all breeds), English Toy Spaniel, and Chow Chow.

The list of restricted cat breeds includes Himalayan, Burmese, Persian, and Exotic Shorthair.

Pets Reservation

According to Alaska Airlines Pet Policy, passengers can reserve cargo space of flight to travel with their pets. But they will have to make the reservation in advance to avoid any issues. To book cargo space for pets, passengers can dial cargo pets’ phone number +1-855-568-1951. It is advised to make the reservation for pets on flights 24 hours prior to the scheduled departure of the flight.

Alaska Airlines pet carrier size/dimensions requirement

To travel in Alaska Airlines, the pet must be over the age of six months to fit in a single age carrier and the pet must be a cat or dog. Two pets can be permitted to travel in the same cage if the pet is of six months old and weighs 20 pounds, i.e., 9kgs each. To travel in the same cage, the species, sex and size of the pet must be the same.

The cage or carriage must be prepared with proper metal locks at both ends to maintain the best safety for your pets.

The dimensions of the carrier/cage must not exceed more than 53in L * 48in W * 34in H. The dimensions of the carrier/cage for the Horizon Air must be equal to or below 40in L * 27in W * 30in H.

Alaska Airlines Pet Fee and Charges

According to the varying policies and conditions of Alaska Airlines, pet fees and charges can differ. Check out the Alaska Airlines Pet Policy Fee Below.

Alaska airlines pet in-cabin rates/fee

The pet will be counted as a piece of carry-on baggage and a fee of $100USD each way will be charged for this pet travel service.

Alaska airlines pet cargo rates/fee

According to Alaska Airlines’ policy, pets will be counted as a piece of cargo luggage and the Alaska airline’s pet shipping cost is $100USD each way.