Snub-nosed cat and dog breeds have anatomically restricted airways. They are particularly sensitive to temperatures and transport stress, which means they could suffer serious health problems or even die during the journey.
Can I travel with my snub-nosed dog or cat?
To enable you to take your pet with you into the cabin as carry-on baggage, we need your confirmation that the animal meets the stated requirements. Please present two copies of the completed and signed form at the check-in counter to confirm this.
Brussels Airlines does not accept the transportation of snub-nosed pets in the hold.
How can I book a flight for my pet?
Travelling with your pet on board is subject to availability and must be booked in advance via our Service Centre.
Good to know
Snub-nosed dog breeds
American Bully
Affenpinscher
Bulldog (all breeds with the exception of the American Bulldog)
Pugs (all breeds)
American Pit Bull Terrier
American Staffordshire Terrier
Boston Terrier
Boxer
Brussels Griffon
Bull Mastiff
Bull Terrier (except Miniature Bull Terrier)
Chow Chow
English Toy Spaniel
Japanese Chin
Japanese Spaniel
Lhaso Apso
Pekinese
Pit Bull
Shar Pei
Shih Tzu
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Tibetan Spaniel
Cross-breeds of the above-mentioned breeds
Snub-nosed cat breeds
British Shorthair
Exotic Shorthair
Himalayan
Persian
Scottish Fold
It is the exclusive responsbility of the passenger to comply with the import and export regulations and to provide the correct travel documents. You should inform yourself about the import and export regulations for your pet before booking your flight and this for the countries of departure, transit and destination. This information can be found at the relevant consulates, for example.
Always ask your vet about applicable welfare provisions when you travel with your pet.
You’ll need all travel documentation required for your pet so that nothing stands in the way of your trip. Such documents may include:
Export, import or transit permits
Health and/or vaccination certificates
Pet passport/ID
Brussels Airlines is not responsible if a pet is refused entry into or transit through a country.
If you're travelling to Belgium, more info can be found here.
If you're travelling to another country in the EU, more info can be found here.
When travelling with a pet in the cabin, you must have a window seat and cannot be seated in the following places on the aircraft:
In the emergency exit rows
In the first row on narrow body aircrafts
Near other pets
Pet strollers must be checked in as part of your checked baggage allowance. They may not be used in the airport or transported on board as hand baggage. If your pet stroller exceeds the free baggage allowance, excess baggage fees will apply.
Pets are not accepted on Brussels Airlines flights to the United Kingdom. They can only be transported as cargo.
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