You may add a pet which is grown up and is at least 8 weeks old. So that it doesn’t need maternal care. The process of adding an Alaska Airlines pet cargo will depend on whether you like to travel with the pet in-cabin. Or, you want to put the pet in baggage compartment. The key steps you may have to follow are given below.

In cabin travel:

• Book your ticket.
• Call the airline after booking to confirm availability of space.
• Pay the charges at airport.

Travel in cargo compartment:

• Call the airline to confirm a spot at least 24 hours and up to 30 days prior to travel.
• When you arrive at the cargo facility have an Airwaybill ready.
• You may get notifications while your pet is on the way.
• The pet will be reunited with you within 1 hour of arrival.

In-cabin travel is recommended for smaller pets. Larger pets may be transported with the help of ‘Pet Connect’. You may like to know the conditions for both and the charges. Our Air1Network blog will give you a comprehensive overview.

How Do I Prepare for Pet Travel on Alaska Flight?

Preparation may be needed for pet travel on an Alaska airlines flight. Make sure you have all the documents. Among other certificates, a health certificate and Rabies vaccination certificate is needed. Besides this, you must make sure your pet is fit for air travel. A Vet approval may be required if the difference in temperature between departure airport and arrival airport is 45-85 Fahrenheit. Here are some more tips.

• Make sure you’ve a right-sized kennel - For cabin travel, the kennel must be soft-sided and up to 17”x11”x9.5” in size according to Alaska Airlines pet cargo policy. For larger pets in baggage compartment, kennels up to 40”x27”x30” may be acquired.
• Familiarize your pet with the kennel - You may start familiarizing your pet for travel in kennel especially if the flight will be of long duration.

A minimum connection time of 4 hours may be needed if you add an Alaska Airlines pet cargo international on itineraries with connecting flights. For details or assistance you may call Air1Network on +1-844-414-9223.

When should I add pet on Alaska flight?

On Alaska Airlines, a pet for in-cabin travel must be added as soon as you book a ticket. Because the spots are limited. The service is first-come first-served. In-cabin travel for a service animal follows almost the same process as Alaska Airlines pet cargo. But no charges apply for service animals. For cargo travel, the pet must be added at least 24 hours before departure. Here are a few things you must remember.

• Before the flight, make sure your pet has not been overfed or underfed. - If the pet is to travel in the cargo, the kennel may have a container with a small quantity of food and water.
• Arrive 2 hours before the check-in cutoff time - For cabin travel you must bring the pet at the check-in desk.
• Prepare an Air Waybill (AWB) and bring it to the cargo facility at least 24 hours before departure - If the pet will be transported in the baggage compartment.

Can I Travel on Alaska Airlines with my Pet in Cabin?

You can bring a pet on-board only if it is small enough to be adjusted in a kennel measuring 17”x11”x9.5”. The thumb rule is that the pet must be small enough to ensure its free movement in the kennel. You may put 2 pets in the same kennel but they must not be more than 6 months old. Here are a few restrictions on Alaska Airlines pet cargo international.

• Only dogs and cats may be allowed for in-cabin travel to Hawaii and international destinations - For bookings made after June 5, 2025.
• Rabbits and birds may be allowed for in-cabin travel - Allowed till April 4, 2026 if the booking was made prior to June 5, 2025.

Do I have to pay charges on Alaska Airlines pet travel?

At present, Alaska Airlines will charge you $150 for a carrier if it is put in the cargo. The fee charged has been updated. From January 2, 2026 the fee has been hiked to $200. For travel wholly within Hawaii, the charge is $35. For in-cabin pet travel you will have to pay a charge of $100. You must understand the below things about Alaska Airlines pet cargo cost.

• You don’t have to pay charges for service animals.
• Charges for in-cabin pet travel may be paid with a credit card at airport.
• You may buy an airline-approved kennel at the cargo facility.

Connection time may exceed 6 hours if the itinerary has connecting flights. But the owner or shipper will have to take the responsibility of kennelling (feeding) the animal at the connecting airport. For details or assistance, you may contact Air1Network on +1-844-414-9223.