When transporting a pet by a commercial airline, it is extremely important to understand their pet policy. These policies vary between airlines. Some allow small pets to fly in the cabin and others don’t. It is important to know the answers to all your questions before making your decision to fly your pet on any commercial airline. Does Air Europa allow pets? How much does it cost to fly a dog or cat on Air Europa? What documents will I need? What are the carrier or crate requirements for Air Europa? All your answers related to Air Europa pet policy are answered below.
Note: It is important to mention that the pet policy of the airline that operates your pet’s route will preside over the policy of the airline that owns the route. This is important to note because if the operating airline changes during your trip, then you will likely need to claim and recheck your pet on the next airline. This will cause you to clear customs and enter the layover country. You will need time and extra documentation to accommodate this process during the layover unless flying domestically.
Classes of service offered to pets by commercial airlines
- In-Cabin: Pets traveling in the cabin must fly with an adult passenger and travel in an airline compliant
carrier stowed under the seat. - Checked Baggage: Pets traveling with a passenger that are not permitted in the cabin due to size or breed can be transported as checked baggage in the cargo hold.
- Air Cargo: Unaccompanied, very large pets or pets flying to countries that require that pets enter under air cargo will travel as manifest cargo in the hold.
Can my pet fly with me in the cabin? Yes
Can my pet fly with me as checked baggage? Yes
Can my pet fly as manifest cargo? Yes
Where is AirEuropa based?
Air Europa Líneas Aéreas is based out of Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport in Mallorca, Spain. Most layovers within Air Europa’s network will occur in this airport.
What countries does Air Europa fly to?
Some of the countries that Air Europa services are Argentina, Balearic Islands, Belgium, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil. China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Denmark, France, Germany, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Israel, Italy, Greece, Mexico, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Peru, Poland, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, United Arab Emirates, the United States* and Uruguay.
*Regulations for dogs flying to the United States have changed. Find new regulations to import a dog to the United States here.
Air Europa Pet Policy – In Cabin
If your dog or cat meets the requirements listed in Air Europa’s pet policy to travel in-cabin, it will need an airline-compliant pet carrier unless you are flying with a service dog who is trained to assist you in a task required to address a physical or medical disability.
Pets allowed on Air Europa in the cabin
Small dogs and cats may fly in the cabin in airline-compliant pet carriers. Air Europa will not transport pets without their owners or a representative of the owner. Pets must be clean, healthy, harmless and mannerly. No pets are allowed in Business Class on long haul flights (i.e. Brazil).
Reservations
As there are a limited number of pets that can fly per aircraft, you should make your pet’s reservations when your itinerary is confirmed.
Age/Weight requirements
Minimum age to fly with Air Europa is 3 months. The maximum weight of a pet is 17 lbs. (8 kg). The maximum weight of a pet including the carrier is 22 lbs. (10 kg).
Pet carrier requirements
Your pet’s carrier must:
- Have adequate ventilation on at least 3 sides (domestic US) or 4 sides (international)
- Be large enough for your pet to stand up and turn around comfortably
- Be able to accommodate your entire pet. No part of your pet can extend out of the carrier
- Be able to fit under the seat in front of you
- Have a waterproof bottom and absorbent pet pad
- Have secure fasteners (heavy duty zippers are recommended)
Maximum carrier dimensions: 15.7″ x 11.8″ x 11.8″ (40 x 30 x 30 cm). Carrier must be soft-sided. Exit row or bulkhead seats cannot be reserved when flying with a pet. Pets must remain in carriers for the duration of the flight.
Related: Selecting a pet carrier that is airline compliant
Forms required
- Domestic within Spain: EU Pet Passport or General Health Certificate issued by a licensed veterinarian within 10 days of travel and proof of rabies vaccination
- Inter EU: Proof of microchip, rabies vaccination, EU Pet Passport. Tapeworm treatment if traveling to Finland, Norway, Malta, Ireland or Northern Ireland. (Note: Northern Ireland is not an EU Member State; however, pet import and export is still regulated under EU Legislation.
- International: All required documentation for the destination country.
- Related: Regulations and forms required to import a pet to over 220 countries
- Related: Requirements for dogs traveling to the United States
Route restrictions
Pets flying to the United Kingdom must do so as air cargo. If your pet’s itenerary involves a layover in the European Union, the layover must be at least 3 hours as your pet will need to enter the EU during the layover. Pet owners should have Pet Passports (EU-resident pets) or EU Health Certificates in the language of the layover country (non-EU resident pets).
Related: EU Health Certificates for EU Member States
Check in
Minimum check in time for domestic flights is 45 minutes prior to departure. Minimum check in time for other flights is 60 minutes; however, pet owners should allow extra time to check in their pet at the ticket counter.
Related: How to clear airport security with a pet
Cost
- Domestic Spain and Balearic Islands: $36 USD | €35
- Canary Islands, EU, Africa and Intra America $52 USD | €50
- Long Haul (Miami, Santo Domingo, NY, Punta Cana, San Jose): $155 USD | €150
- Long Haul (other): $181 USD | €175
Service dog pet policy
All service dogs may fly in the cabin at no charge. They must be trained by a person or organization that specializes in service dog training to provide specific tasks for a person with a disability.
Service dogs must be suitably marked, harnessed and leashed. They must fit in the space provided at their passenger’s feet without intruding on cabin operations or other passengers. They must be clean, mannerly and not show any signs of aggression toward other passengers or the flight crew.
If flights involve the United States, Department of Transportation forms must be completed and submitted at least 48 hours prior to departure. All required documentation required for the destination country must be provided at check in.
Air Europa Pet Policy – Checked Baggage
If the size of your pet is too large to fit in an airline-compliant pet carrier, or it is a pet other than a cat or dog, it will be transported as checked baggage on Air Europa if it is flying with an adult passenger. This section of the cargo department has the same temperature and pressure as the passenger cabin.
Live animals are checked in by reservation employees and are checked in at the airport terminal. The airline will move your pet between aircraft in their fleet during layovers if the layover is not over about 3 hours in length.
Pets allowed to fly on Air Europa as checked baggage
The only animals permitted to fly as accompanied checked baggage are cats and dogs.
Reservations
As there are a limited number of pets that can fly per aircraft, you should make your pet’s reservations when your itinerary is confirmed.
Age/Weight requirements
Minimum age to fly as checked baggage is 3 months. Maximum weight of pet and carrier must be no more than 50 kg.
Pet crate requirements
Two pets of the same size and species can fly in the same crate if their weight is less than 14 kg. Three pets under 6 months old and from the same litter can fly in the same crate.
All crates must conform to regulations imposed by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). For more information, see PET CRATE REQUIREMENTS.
Forms Required
All pets must be accompanied with proof of vaccinations, a health certificate issued 10 days or less prior to travel as well as all documentation required for their destination country. More information under IN-CABIN.
Check in
Minimum check in time for domestic flights is 45 minutes prior to departure. Minimum check in time for other flights is 60 minutes; however, pet owners should allow extra time to check in their pet at the ticket counter. Bring your pet to the ticket counter in its crate.
Cost
- Domestic Spain and Balearic Islands: $93 USD | €90
- Canary Islands, EU, Africa and Intra America $155 USD | €150
- Long Haul (Miami, Santo Domingo, NY, Punta Cana, San Jose): $310 USD | €300
- Long Haul (other): $361 USD | €350
Your crate will count as excess baggage and will incur those rates according to the weight and size of your pet and its crate.
Air Europa Pet Policy – Air Cargo
All live animals flying as air cargo travel under an airline manifest or air waybill and are tracked throughout the entire flight. The airlines are responsible for caring for your pet during layovers as well. Unlike checked baggage, pets are generally checked in and claimed at the airline’s cargo facility. This facility is located on airport grounds; however, not the terminal. Many airlines require that an agent books the transport. If you need a licensed agent to arrange your pet’s transport, send us an email at info@pettraveltransport.com.
Pets allowed to fly Air Europa as air cargo
Unaccompanied dogs and cats, amphibians, insects, crustaceans, reptiles (except aquarium turtles), rodents (other than hamsters, guinea pigs and small rabbits), ferrets and some breeds of dogs must fly as air cargo.
Reservations
Contact Air Europa Cargo at 934 90 40 38 to make reservations for your pet. The assistance of an agent is strongly recommended.
Age requirements
Minimum age to fly as air cargo is 3 months.
Pet crate requirements
Two pets of the same size and species can fly in the same crate if their weight is less than 14 kg. Three pets under 6 months old and from the same litter can fly in the same crate. All crates must conform to regulations imposed by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). For more information, see PET CRATE REQUIREMENTS.
Route or aircraft restrictions
No pets are permitted to fly on Boeing 787 aircraft.
Forms Required
A health certificate issued within 10 days of travel, proof of rabies vaccination (dogs, cats and ferrets) and all forms required for your destination country.
Related: Regulations and forms required to import a pet to over 220 countries
Check in
Your pet will be checked in at the Air Europa cargo facility which is located on airport grounds; however, with few exceptions, not at the airport terminal.
Cost
The cost will depend on the dimensional size of the crate and weight of the pet and crate and the route. The Air Europa Sales office can assist you with the cost.
Pet Crate Requirements
All pet crates must conform to regulations set by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The container must be large enough for your pet(s) to stand, turn around, and lie down. The crate must be made of fiberglass, metal, rigid plastics, weld metal mesh, solid wood or plywood.
The crate door must have a secure, spring-loaded, all-around locking system with the pins extending beyond the horizontal extrusions above and below the door. The floor must be waterproof. The crate must not have wheels attached when checking your pet. Metal hardware should be used to fasten the top and bottom halves of your pet crate together. Air Europa requires either metal or plastic threaded nuts and bolts to secure both halves of the crate.
Related: Is your pet’s crate IATA-compliant?
All pets should be acclimated to their crates prior to travel. This may take weeks or even months to accomplish; however it is the best thing you can do for pet before flying.
Related: Acclimating your pet to its crate or carrier
Temperature Restrictions – Checked Baggage and Air Cargo
When temperatures rise above or drop under certain levels, commercial airlines will prohibit the transport of live animals in the cargo hold. These restrictions are implemented for the safety of your pet. It is important to note that the risk from high or low temperatures is not when your pet is airborne. The risks come during preflight holding, loading on the tarmac and taxiing to the take-off runway.
Pets will not be accepted in the cargo hold on flights from 15 June to 15 September, both dates included, if the flight makes a connection in Madrid between 11am and 8pm.
Pets will not be accepted as checked baggage or air cargo when actual or forecasted temperatures are above 85°F (29.4°C) or below 45°F (7.2°C) at any airport on the itinerary. Pets may be accepted at temperatures below 45°F with an acclimation certificate, however, no pet will be transported at temperatures lower than 20°F (-6.6°C).
Note that the temperature restrictions for summer travel are lower for brachycephalic (snub-nosed) pets.
Cold-blooded animals are exempt from these restrictions.
Related: Why temperatures matter for pets flying in the cargo hold
Breeds Banned by Air Europa
The following breeds will not be permitted to fly in the cargo hold due to their brachycephalic (snub-nosed) characteristics.
Dogs: Affenpinscher, American Bully, Boston Terrier, Boxer (all breeds), Bulldog (all breeds), Bullmastiff, Cane Corso, Pug (all breeds), Chin / Japanese Spaniel Chow Chow, Dogue de Bordeaux, Brussels Griffon, Lhasa Apso, English Mastiff, Neapolitan Mastiff, Pekingese, Pitbull, Shar-Pei, Shih Tzu, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, English Toy Spaniel and Cocker.
Cats: Burmese, Burmese Shorthair, Exotic, Himalayan and Persian.
The following breeds have been classified as dangerous by Air Europa must wear a muzzle: Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Rottweiler, Fila Brasileiro, Tosa Inu and Akita Inu. Other breeds with characteristics resembling those commonly classified as dangerous must also be muzzled. They will only be accepted in custom-made, high quality and reinforced crates (CR 82).
Private Jet Charter
Another option for pet owners who do not want their pet to fly in the cargo hold is a pet-friendly private jet charter. Your pet can fly in your lap, at your feet or beside you comfortably without being confined. We can arrange flights from anywhere in the world to anywhere you need to go on your time schedule, without the crowds or commotion of a commercial airport.
Other Information
The maximum number of pets that can fly with Air Europa per passenger is five. If you are transporting more than 5 pets, they must fly as air cargo. No pets are permitted on Boeing 787 aircraft.
Laboratory animals, animals who are not weaned or pregnant animals will not be permitted.
The information published here is a guideline for Air Europa airline pet policy. For more airline pet policies, click the banner below.
Further Reading
How to keep your pet safe when flying in the cargo hold
Tips for airline pet travel
Requirements for a pet transiting a country by air
When do you need a pet transporter?
Routing your pet’s flight
Flying with a snub-nosed breed
More information on airline pet travel
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To the best of our ability, we ensure that recommendations given on PetTravel.com reflect the current regulations. We cannot predict how a given airline may enforce these regulations. Noncompliance may result in the need to deny your pet boarding privileges at the time of check in. We suggest that you minimize the disruptions that may occur by following Air Europa pet policy.
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