Pets are welcome on Air France flights, both in the cabin and in the hold. The rules for pet acceptance may differ depending on your itinerary (departure country and destination). Air France reserves the right to restrict or limit the transport of pets on specific aircraft types or to specific destinations.
To fly within metropolitan France (including Corsica) and between metropolitan France and French overseas departments and territories, your pet must be at least 8 weeks old (except French Guiana, which must be 15 weeks old). For other flights, pets must be at least 10 weeks old to be accepted. The Air France telephone sales department can inform you of the regulations. Your pet must also have all required vaccines.
Which pets are permitted on Air France flights?
On Air France flights, only dogs and cats are permitted.
Air France will not accept dangerous dogs for transportation (1st or 2nd category of dog breed outlined by the French Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry). Dogs in Category 1 are not of a specific breed. They resemble American Staffordshire terriers (pit bulls), Mastiffs, and Tosas in appearance (i.e. without pedigree).
Category 1 dogs (also known as "attack dogs") are not permitted to travel in the cabin, as checked baggage, or as cargo. Dogs of the pedigreed American air france pet in cabin Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, and Tosa breeds, as well as Rottweiler type, fall into Category 2 – defense and guard dogs (without pedigree). Category 2 dogs are permitted for transport on cargo flights provided by Air France. Upon request and subject to availability, Category 2 dogs can travel in a certified cage (mandatory) on the same flight as their owner.
In Cabin Policy for Pets
Pets are permitted in the cabin with prior approval from Customer Service. Pets are not permitted in the Business cabin on intercontinental flights. Dogs and cats may be transported in the cabin as long as the https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/?search=air france pet policy total weight of the pet and container does not exceed 8 kg (17 lbs).
Your pet must travel in a special closed travel bag with maximum dimensions of 46 x 28 x 24 cm (18 x 11 x 9 in) and must never be allowed to leave the container during the flight. Air France recommends bringing a flexible bag and no longer accepts animal crates of any size in the cabin. The container must be well-ventilated and large enough for your pet to stand up and turn around in. In the Economy cabin, however, the container must fit under the seat in front of you.
Each passenger is allowed to travel with only one pet, and each pet must travel in a separate container. Your pet's travel container is considered additional baggage (in addition to your carry-on allowance) and will be charged a fee.
What are the kennel requirements?
Some of Air France's kennel requirements are as follows:
● Sizes of on-board kennels: 17x12x8in., 18x11x11in., and 20x12x12in.
● In-hold kennel sizes: 21x16x15in.; 27x20x19in.; 32x22x23in.
● Make sure there are no leaks or escape routes.
● Be properly ventilated, but no part of the animal should protrude beyond the confines of the container.
● Make sure the animal has enough space to stand and turn around.
● The "shell" must be made of either fiberglass or rigid plastic. Wooden, metal-barred, or welded wire mesh kennels are not permitted.
● Make use of absorbent material or litter.