Air Canada has announced it will no longer allow pets to travel in the baggage compartment of its flights until mid-September as major airports around the country have been having serious flight delays.
According to the airlines, small animals will still be allowed to fly in the cabins as long as they meet the weight restrictions and can be safely placed in a carrier under the seat in front of the passenger. The charge for bringing a pet on board will be $50 for domestic flights and $100 for international flights.
Airlines are worried about the safety and comfort of pets, however the restrictions do not apply to service animals.
This does not affect trained service animals, nor smaller pets travelling in the cabin,” a spokesperson said, adding that the airline often has an embargo on pets in the cargo hold on select routes during certain times of the year, “particularly for destinations where there is extreme heat.”
“For customers booking flights who wish to travel with a pet that cannot be in the cabin with them, there are still several safe solutions available via Air Canada Cargo,” the airline said.
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