Pets

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​What are the rules for transporting animals in the hold with Brussels Airlines?

The following requirements must be met for your animal to be able to fly with you: must be clean, healthy, harmless and odourless. may not be pregnant. may not annoy other passengers. must be booked…

Updated 9 months ago by FlorenceVanStaey

​What are the requirements for the bag if my pet travels with me in the cabin?

The bag for animals in cabin must be: leak and smell-proof. a soft-sided bag that can be completely stowed under the seat in front of the passenger. The 3 dimensions may not exceed 118 cm / 45 inches…

Updated 9 months ago by FlorenceVanStaey

​What are the requirements for the container if my pet travels in the hold?

The animal container for animals transported in the hold must be: large enough that the animal can stand upright, turn around and lie down in a natural manner. clean, leak-, escape- and claw-proof. f…

Updated 9 months ago by FlorenceVanStaey

​What are the rules for transporting animals in the cabin with Brussels Airlines?

The following requirements must be met for your animal to be able to fly with you: must be clean, healthy, harmless and odourless. may not be under the age of 12 weeks (16 weeks for the USA). may not…

Updated 9 months ago by FlorenceVanStaey

​How do I book a flight for my pet?

Please contact our Service Centre to check availability. An additional fee applies per flight. More information on travelling with animals.

Updated 9 months ago

Can I travel with my pet?

Cats and dogs under 8kg (including the carrier, which must fit underneath the seat in front of the passenger) are accepted in the cabin. Travelling with a pet in the aircraft cabin is subject to avai…

Updated 5 months ago

Which vaccinations are required for my pet to travel on the flight?

This depends on your itinerary. More information on travelling with animals.

Updated 9 months ago

Can I bring a pet stroller?

Pet strollers need to be checked in with your baggage and cannot be transported on board as hand baggage. If your pet stroller exceeds the free baggage allowance, excess baggage charges apply. Please…

Updated 9 months ago

Are there specific regulations for pug-nosed dogs and cats?

Please note that the carriage of pug-nosed dogs and cats (breed including pugs, bulldogs, boxers, Pekinese and all cross-breed dogs, along with Himalaya, Persian and exotic short-hair cats) as animal…

Updated 9 months ago

Where can I find more information on travelling with animals?

You can find more information about the fees, conditions and required documents on this page.

Updated 9 months ago

Can I travel with my pet on a flight to the UK?

Brussels Airlines doesn't accept any pets in the cabin on its flights to the United Kingdom. Cats and dogs are accepted on our flights to London Heathrow under the UK Pet Travel Scheme when shipped a…

Updated 9 months ago

How much does it cost to travel with a pet?

Rates depend on the animal's weight and your itinerary. More information on travelling with animals.

Updated 9 months ago

What are the regulations for travelling with pets?

Travelling with animals is subject to governmental regulations concerning the import, export and transit of live animals. More information on travelling with animals.

Updated 9 months ago

Which documents are required to travel with my pet?

Passengers must provide all required documents: export, import or transit permits, health and/or vaccination certificates, animal ID. Documents must comply with EU regulations for the transportation…

Updated 9 months ago

What happens if my pet is transported in the hold?

Your pet will travel in the hold for the duration of the flight. To ensure a comfortable flight, your pet must be in a carrier which is large enough for the animal to stand upright, turn around and l…

Updated 9 months ago

Which animals are permitted in the hold of a Brussels Airlines flight?

Cats and dogs are the only animals accepted in the hold; all other animals must be transported as cargo, in accordance with the IATA Live Animals Regulation. More information on travelling with anima…

Updated 9 months ago

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