Missing paperwork could mean your furry friend is denied boarding this summer
Costs vary considerably too, with cabin travel for pets running anywhere from €35 to €175 depending on the destination, while sending an animal in the hold can cost more than €300 on long-haul routes.
Flightright’s legal expert Lucía Cegarra explained that “travelling with a dog requires planning that many travellers underestimate.”
She pointed out that fares, weight restrictions and carrier dimensions differ significantly between airlines, with some, including Vueling and Air Europa, capping cabin travel at just 10 kilos.
Getting any of this wrong, or turning up with a carrier that doesn’t meet International Air Transport Association standards, gives airlines the right to deny boarding altogether, and passengers won’t be entitled to any compensation if that happens.
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