# [phone] Lufthansa airlines pet policy & Fee

**Lufthansa airlines pet travel policy | Fee**

If your dog or cat meets the requirements listed in Lufthansa’s pet policy for cabin travel, you will need an airline-approved pet carrier. The carrier should have a waterproof bottom, have room for your pet to stand and turn, be securely fastened, and have adequate ventilation.

**Pets allowed:**

Small dogs and cats

**Age requirements:**

The minimum age for dogs and cats is 12 weeks, except for those traveling to/from the US. In this case, the minimum age is 16 weeks.

## Carrier requirements:

Maximum measurements: 21.6" L x 15.7" W x 9" H (55 cm x 40 cm x 23 cm). You must notify airlines that you are traveling with a pet. The combined weight of your pet and its carrier does not may exceed 17 pounds (8 kg) Reservations for your pet cannot be made online.

A total of 2 dogs or cats are allowed per passenger, whether traveling in the cabin or as checked baggage. If you are both traveling in the cabin, you will need to fit in a baby carrier with room to stand up and turn around.

**Cost:** €55-€100

### service dogs

Service dogs (guide dogs, assistance dogs, seizure alert dogs, etc.) can travel with their owners in the cabin free of charge with prior notification. For flights not including the United States, a certificate from a recognized training institute must be presented in advance to the Lufthansa Medical Operations Centre, Service Center or your travel agent. You must provide two copies of the pre-approval form you received from Lufthansa at check-in. A muzzle for your dog is requested but not required.

### ACCOMPANIED PETS: TRAVEL IN CABIN

Lufthansa Airlines is the preferred choice for many pet owners when flying with their beloved furry companions. Whether your pet accompanies you in the cabin or travels in the cargo hold, Lufthansa offers safe and reliable options.

Determine eligibility: Lufthansa allows dogs and cats in the passenger cabin of its planes. Your pet and its carrier must not exceed eight kilograms (approximately 17 pounds) in total weight.

Travel Carrier: Your pet’s carrier must be approved by the airline and measure no larger than 55 x 40 x 23 cm. It should be waterproof and bite-proof. Pets must remain in the carrier throughout the flight.

Book your flight: Call the Lufthansa reservations office. in your country to book your flight. Inform them that you are traveling with a pet in the cabin. Lufthansa requires 24 hours’ notice for pets in the cabin.

### PETS IN THE CARGO WAREHOUSE: LARGE PETS AND OTHER SPECIES

Pet Eligibility: If your pet exceeds cabin size or weight restrictions or is a species other than a dog or cat, it may travel in the pressurized, temperature-controlled cargo hold.

Restricted Breeds: Some breeds (e.g., snub-nosed pets, certain terriers, and bulldogs) must travel as manifest cargo. Please see Lufthansa guidelines for breed restrictions.

Travel Cages: Your pet’s cage must meet IATA standards and be equipped with a water dish. Consider measuring your pet and choosing the appropriate cage size.

Booking your flight: To book as a manifest cargo, hire a freight forwarder (e.g. PetRelocation) to arrange the booking. For excess baggage, call the Lufthansa Reservations Office. Notify 24 hours in advance.

### LUFTHANSA GERMAN AIRLINES PRICING STRUCTURE FOR ACCOMPANIED PETS

Regarding prices, the pet fee is calculated based on the size concept detailed below. For more information, take a look at the Lufthansa website.

#### UNACCOMPANIED PETS: LUFTHANSA CARGO OPTION

There is also the possibility of Lufthansa Cargo transporting unaccompanied animals, mainly as Pet Relocation books pets on Lufthansa for international flights. A loading account is required and pricing is based on dimensional or volumetric weight.

#### Carrier Guidelines

For small dogs and cats traveling in the cabin, carriers must not exceed the dimensions of 22" x 16" x 9" (55 cm x 40 cm x 23 cm). Carriers must be escape, escape, and bite-proof. For traveling pets In the cargo hold, medium carriers can measure up to 24" x 18" x 16" (60 cm x 45 cm x 40 cm) and larger carriers can measure up to 49" x 29" x 33" (125 cm x 75 cm)

#### Other restrictions

Animals classified as fighting or dangerous dogs may only be transported in special cages in the hold (except dogs between 3 and 6 months that can be transported in normal cages), including American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier. , Bull Terrier, American Bulldog, Dogo Argentino, Karabash (Kangal) (Anatolian Sheepdog), Caucasian Ovcharka (Caucasian Sheepdog) and Rottweilers. Additionally, pit bull terriers, American Staffordshire terriers, Staffordshire bull terriers and bull terriers cannot enter Germany. Lufthansa advises against passengers wishing to transport snub-nosed animals, although they are not prohibited, including Boxer, Bulldog (all breeds except the American Bulldog), Chow Chow, Pug and Pekingese; and the cat breeds are British Shorthair, Exotic Shorthair, Himalayan, Persian and Scottish Fold.

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