Airlines will consider allowing pets on a flight only if you have added them according to the rules. The weight of pet should be under 8kg for cabin. Up to 2 pets are allowed per passenger. On Lufthansa you can add just cats or dogs. The airline doesn’t restrict them to the hold only. But to travel with your pet in cabin, you will have to follow the steps advised by the airline. Take a look at the steps.

• Register your pet via your travel agency or on Lufthansa website - You must make the registration up to 72 hours before departure.
• Wait for Lufthansa to confirm whether your pet can be accommodated in the cabin - If you’ve other airlines on your itinerary you’ll have to get confirmation from the operating airlines.
• You will have to get the boarding pass at airport - Pay the applicable charges and collect your boarding pass.

Larger pets weighing above 8kg will have to be put in Lufthansa Airlines pet cargo hold. You will pay a higher charge on them. Get in touch with Air1Network on +1-844-414-9223 for details. Our Air1Network blog will take you through the key aspects of booking a pet on Lufthansa.

How Do I Prepare to Add a Pet on Lufthansa?

Prepping is necessary to add a pet on Lufthansa. Before you make the preparation, you must have a confirmation from the airline. Since space for Lufthansa Airlines pet cargo is limited, you will have to request it as soon as you book your ticket. Here are a few tips on the preparations.

• Get a pet carrier of suitable size - Lufthansa recommends a soft-sided pet carrier of 55x40x23cm.
• Make sure whether the breed you want to travel with is permitted - Restrictions apply to a few aggressive breeds and snub-nosed varieties of cats and dogs.
• If you're traveling to US you will have to present confirmation of CDC - Your pet must comply with the CDC requirements.

Lufthansa reserves the right to accept or reject a booking made for pet. Rules may be stricter on a few routes. For details you may contact Air1Network or Lufthansa on +1-844-414-9223 or +1-800-645-3880

Can I Add a Pet after Booking a Flight on Lufthansa?

If you want to add a pet in cabin, you will have to register the pet (a cat or a dog) at least 72hours before departure. The service center may assist you up to 24 hours before departure. Here are a few things you need to remember about adding a pet.

• Fill up a form for cabin pet travel - The form may be filled up when you register the pet.
• Fill up a form for registering cargo pet - The form will have details of maximum pet carrier size allowed for hold.
• Agree to the terms & conditions for Lufthansa pet cargo international - When you register your pet go through the terms & conditions listed on the form.

Does Lufthansa Accept Pet in Cabin?

A pet in cabin will be accepted under a few conditions. The pet must remain in the carrier during the entire flight. Only breeds of dogs or cats approved by the airline will be accepted. Here is a detailed look at the conditions.

• You will have to pay Lufthansa Airlines pet cargo cost of at least €117 each way per carrier.
• A pet carrier is considered a carry-on. If you are an Economy class passenger with a pet carrier you'll not be allowed to travel with another carry-on.
• If you are flying to US, you must get a confirmation from CDC for entry of your pet.
• The minimum age of the pet can be 12 weeks old.
• On routes to or from Germany you may book a pet at least 15 weeks old.

How Strict is Lufthansa Pet Policy?

According to Lufthansa Airlines pet cargo policy, the pets must be put in leak-proof and odor-free carriers. Only pets of under 8kg will be accepted in cabin. Larger pets will have to be checked in the hold. The policy is strict about the below aspects.

• Breeds of dogs and cats which may be booked in cabin - Aggressive breeds listed on Lufthansa website are not allowed.
• Boarding pass to be collected at airport - Passengers must complete check-in online and collect boarding pass at airport.
• Adding baggage through an agent - Passengers with pets traveling in hold can’t use self-service kiosks to add baggage.
• Charges to be paid - Lufthansa will charge you at least €117 for letting your pet travel in cabin. In cargo hold, the charges may go up to €400. All charges will be paid at airport.
• Breeds not allowed in cargo - Snub-nosed or brachycephalic breeds are not allowed in cargo hold from 1 January, 2020.

If you have a pet you may check-in online 30 hours before departure. But you will have to collect the boarding pass at airport. You will get a digital boarding pass if your pet is being transported in hold. For details or assistance you may contact Air1Network or Lufthansa on +1-844-414-9223 or +1-800-645-3880.