Flying with a pet in the cabin is mostly a question of numbers. Get them right before you book and the day itself is straightforward. Get them wrong and you find out at the gate, which is the worst possible place to find out.
The three numbers that matter
The carrier's dimensions. Every airline publishes a maximum size for the under-seat space, and they differ. Measure the carrier you own, or check the figures before you buy one.
The combined weight. Most airlines set a limit on pet plus carrier together, not the pet alone. An empty carrier that weighs 3 kg eats into an allowance quickly.
Your pet's weight. Weigh them close to the travel date rather than relying on the last vet visit.
The Kelly carrier
Ours measures 35 x 40 x 27 cm, weighs 1.2 kg empty, and carries pets up to 6.5 kg. It is TSA approved, made from vegan leather, with perforated mesh panels on both sides for airflow and a fixed padded base.
Six colourways: Amsterdam, Navy, Peony, Powder, Sky Blue and Smoke.
Airline rules on carrier size and pet weight vary between airlines and between routes on the same airline. Check with yours before you book. We would rather you did that than take our word for it.
Before the day
Let your pet get familiar with the carrier at home well before the flight. Short walks, a car trip, a nap inside it. A carrier that is already a normal object is a much easier thing to sit in for four hours.
Get the paperwork sorted early. Vaccination records, a health certificate from your vet, and whatever else your destination requires. Requirements vary by country and some have lead times measured in weeks.
On the day
Arrive earlier than you would alone. Checking in with an animal takes longer than checking in without one.
Line the base with an absorbent pad. Bring something that smells like home, a toy or a piece of blanket. Avoid a large meal right before the flight. Keep a lead to hand for security, where you will usually be asked to take your pet out of the carrier and carry them through.
Once you are in the air
The carrier stays under the seat in front of you for the whole flight. That is the rule on most airlines, so the work you did getting your pet comfortable in it beforehand is the work that pays off.
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