Air Travel & Airline Compliance

Learn how to choose a truly compliant cat carrier: verify dimensions, stress-test seams and mesh, and meet airline and country rules to avoid gate denials.

Learn current DOT rules for service dogs vs ESAs, carrier size realities, and hardware checks, plus a quick gate test to avoid denials and keep pets safe.

Learn the key EU pet travel rules - strict 8kg limits, rigid dimensions, and documentation traps - and choose a carrier that blends in and passes checks.

Learn how to size a carrier, meet IATA and country-specific rules, and build a documentation plan to avoid airport denials on international pet travel.

Decode IATA standards and regional rules, then choose a compliant, pet-calming carrier with practical sizing guidance and a four-week acclimation plan. Verify airline specifics and match features to your pet’s temperament for smoother international travel.