French Bulldog Airline Restrictions — Can They Fly in the Cabin?

Brachycephalic (Snub-Nosed) Dog Also known as: Frenchie, Bouledogue Français
French Bulldogs are a brachycephalic (snub-nosed) breed. Many airlines restrict or ban them from cabin and cargo travel due to increased respiratory risks at altitude.

Airlines with Explicit French Bulldog Restrictions

Airline Pet Type Cabin Restriction Notes
Air Canada Dog Allowed* Brachycephalic (snub-nosed) breeds are not permitted in cargo: English Bulldog, French Bulldog, Boston Terrier, Pug, Bo…
Avianca Dog Allowed* Brachycephalic (snub-nosed) breeds are not permitted in cargo: English Bulldog, French Bulldog, Boston Terrier, Pug, Bo…
Copa Airlines Dog Allowed* Not accepted as cargo: Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, English Bulldog, Presa Canario, Dogo Argentino…
Delta Air Lines Dog Allowed* Brachycephalic (snub-nosed) breeds not accepted in cargo hold: English Bulldog, French Bulldog, Boston Terrier, Pug, Bo…
Emirates Dog Banned Strictly prohibited: French Bulldog, Pug, Shih Tzu, English Bulldog, and all brachycephalic crossbreeds. Contact Emirat…
ITA Airways Dog Allowed* Hold ban: Affenpinscher, American Pit Bull Terrier, Boxer, Bulldog, French Bulldog, Pug, Shih Tzu, Yorkshire Terrier, a…
ITA Airways Cat Allowed* Hold ban: Affenpinscher, American Pit Bull Terrier, Boxer, Bulldog, French Bulldog, Pug, Shih Tzu, Yorkshire Terrier, a…
Lufthansa Dog Allowed* Brachycephalic (snub-nosed) breeds not accepted in cargo hold: English Bulldog, French Bulldog, Boston Terrier, Pug, Bo…
Turkish Airlines Dog Allowed* Not permitted in cabin: American Bulldog, Bandog, Tosa Inu, Caucasian Ovcharka, Dogue de Bordeaux, Doberman, Presa Cana…

* Allowed with restrictions — check exact policy with airline before booking.

Cabin Weight Limits Across All Airlines

For breeds that can travel in-cabin, the pet plus carrier must fit under these limits.

Airline Pet Type Cabin Allowed Max Weight (cabin) Cabin Fee
Aegean Airlines Cat Yes 8.00 kg ~$71.00 USD
Aegean Airlines Dog Yes 8.00 kg ~$71.00 USD
Aer Lingus Cat No See policy
Aer Lingus Dog No See policy
Aeromexico Cat Yes 9.00 kg ~$135.00 USD
Aeromexico Dog Yes 9.00 kg ~$135.00 USD
airBaltic Cat Yes 8.00 kg ~$77.00 USD
airBaltic Dog Yes 8.00 kg ~$77.00 USD
Air Canada Cat Yes 10.00 kg ~$50.00 USD
Air Canada Dog Yes 10.00 kg ~$50.00 USD
Air France Cat Yes 8.00 kg ~$76.00 USD
Air France Dog Yes 8.00 kg ~$76.00 USD
Air New Zealand Cat No See policy
Air New Zealand Dog No See policy
Air Transat Cat Yes 8.00 kg ~$37.00 USD
Air Transat Dog Yes 8.00 kg ~$37.00 USD
Alaska Airlines Cat Yes ~$100.00 USD
Alaska Airlines Dog Yes ~$100.00 USD
Allegiant Air Cat Yes 9.10 kg ~$50.00 USD
Allegiant Air Dog Yes 9.10 kg ~$50.00 USD
American Airlines Cat Yes 9.07 kg ~$150.00 USD
American Airlines Dog Yes 9.07 kg ~$150.00 USD
ANA All Nippon Airways Cat No See policy
ANA All Nippon Airways Dog No See policy
Austrian Airlines Cat Yes 8.00 kg ~$66.00 USD
Austrian Airlines Dog Yes 8.00 kg ~$66.00 USD
Avianca Cat Yes 10.00 kg See policy
Avianca Dog Yes 10.00 kg See policy
Azul Brazilian Airlines Cat Yes 10.00 kg ~$55.00 USD
Azul Brazilian Airlines Dog Yes 10.00 kg ~$55.00 USD
British Airways Cat No See policy
British Airways Dog No See policy
Brussels Airlines Cat Yes 8.00 kg ~$88.00 USD
Brussels Airlines Dog Yes 8.00 kg ~$88.00 USD
Cathay Pacific Cat No See policy
Cathay Pacific Dog No See policy
Copa Airlines Cat Yes 10.00 kg ~$125.00 USD
Copa Airlines Dog Yes 10.00 kg ~$125.00 USD
Delta Air Lines Cat Yes ~$150.00 USD
Delta Air Lines Dog Yes ~$150.00 USD
EasyJet Cat No See policy
EasyJet Dog No See policy
Emirates Cat No See policy
Emirates Dog No See policy
Etihad Airways Cat Yes 8.00 kg See policy
Etihad Airways Dog Yes 8.00 kg See policy
Eurowings Cat Yes 8.00 kg ~$66.00 USD
Eurowings Dog Yes 8.00 kg ~$66.00 USD
Finnair Cat Yes 8.00 kg ~$76.00 USD
Finnair Dog Yes 8.00 kg ~$76.00 USD
Frontier Airlines Cat Yes 7.70 kg ~$99.00 USD
Frontier Airlines Dog Yes 7.70 kg ~$99.00 USD
Gol Cat Yes 10.00 kg ~$70.00 USD
Gol Dog Yes 10.00 kg ~$70.00 USD
Hawaiian Airlines Cat Yes 11.00 kg ~$100.00 USD
Hawaiian Airlines Dog Yes 11.00 kg ~$100.00 USD
Iberia Cat Yes 8.00 kg ~$27.00 USD
Iberia Dog Yes 8.00 kg ~$27.00 USD
ITA Airways Cat Yes 10.00 kg ~$80.00 USD
ITA Airways Dog Yes 10.00 kg ~$80.00 USD
JetBlue Airways Cat Yes 9.10 kg ~$125.00 USD
JetBlue Airways Dog Yes 9.10 kg ~$125.00 USD
JetSMART Cat Yes 10.00 kg See policy
JetSMART Dog Yes 10.00 kg See policy
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Cat Yes 8.00 kg ~$75.00 USD
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Dog Yes 8.00 kg ~$75.00 USD
Korean Air Cat Yes 7.00 kg ~$225.00 USD
Korean Air Dog Yes 7.00 kg ~$225.00 USD
LATAM Airlines Cat Yes 7.00 kg ~$45.00 USD
LATAM Airlines Dog Yes 7.00 kg ~$45.00 USD
LOT Polish Airlines Cat Yes 8.00 kg ~$72.00 USD
LOT Polish Airlines Dog Yes 8.00 kg ~$72.00 USD
Lufthansa Cat Yes 8.00 kg ~$72.00 USD
Lufthansa Dog Yes 8.00 kg ~$72.00 USD
Norwegian Air Shuttle Cat Yes 8.00 kg ~$67.00 USD
Norwegian Air Shuttle Dog Yes 8.00 kg ~$67.00 USD
Porter Airlines Cat Yes 9.00 kg ~$37.00 USD
Porter Airlines Dog Yes 9.00 kg ~$37.00 USD
Qantas Cat No See policy
Qantas Dog No See policy
Qatar Airways Cat No See policy
Qatar Airways Dog No See policy
Ryanair Cat No See policy
Ryanair Dog No See policy
SAS Scandinavian Airlines Cat Yes 8.00 kg ~$60.00 USD
SAS Scandinavian Airlines Dog Yes 8.00 kg ~$60.00 USD
Singapore Airlines Cat No See policy
Singapore Airlines Dog No See policy
Sky Airline Cat Yes 7.00 kg See policy
Sky Airline Dog Yes 7.00 kg See policy
Southwest Airlines Cat Yes ~$95.00 USD
Southwest Airlines Dog Yes ~$95.00 USD
Spirit Airlines Cat Yes 18.10 kg ~$125.00 USD
Spirit Airlines Dog Yes 18.10 kg ~$125.00 USD
Sun Country Airlines Cat Yes 9.10 kg ~$125.00 USD
Sun Country Airlines Dog Yes 9.10 kg ~$125.00 USD
Swiss International Air Lines Cat Yes 8.00 kg ~$63.00 USD
Swiss International Air Lines Dog Yes 8.00 kg ~$63.00 USD
TAP Air Portugal Cat Yes 8.00 kg See policy
TAP Air Portugal Dog Yes 8.00 kg See policy
Transavia Cat Yes 10.00 kg ~$49.00 USD
Transavia Dog Yes 10.00 kg ~$49.00 USD
Turkish Airlines Cat Yes 8.00 kg ~$15.00 USD
Turkish Airlines Dog Yes 8.00 kg ~$15.00 USD
United Airlines Cat Yes ~$125.00 USD
United Airlines Dog Yes ~$125.00 USD
Volaris Cat Yes 10.00 kg ~$49.00 USD
Volaris Dog Yes 10.00 kg ~$49.00 USD
Vueling Cat Yes 10.00 kg ~$54.00 USD
Vueling Dog Yes 10.00 kg ~$54.00 USD
WestJet Cat Yes 10.00 kg ~$37.00 USD
WestJet Dog Yes 10.00 kg ~$37.00 USD
Wizz Air Cat No See policy
Wizz Air Dog No See policy

Frequently Asked Questions

Can French Bulldogs fly in the cabin?
French Bulldogs are banned from cabin travel on many major airlines due to their brachycephalic anatomy. Airlines including British Airways, Aer Lingus, and others prohibit them entirely. Some airlines like Air Canada and United allow them in cabin with restrictions. Always check your specific airline's policy.
Which airlines allow French Bulldogs?
Air Canada, Delta, and United Airlines allow French Bulldogs in the cabin with weight restrictions (usually under 8–10 kg including carrier). Many European airlines ban them outright.
Can French Bulldogs travel as cargo?
Most airlines that ban brachycephalic breeds in cabin also ban them from cargo, as the risks are even higher in the hold. Verify with your airline before booking.

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