ITA Airways Pet Policy 2026: Fees, Carrier Size, Breed Rules

Region: Europe · IATA code AZ

ITA Airways pet travel summary

In-cabin pets: Allowed (max 22 lbs combined with carrier).
Cargo / checked baggage pets: Allowed.
Pet fee: $150 USD (per segment, subject to change).
Max carrier dimensions: 18 × 14 × 9 inches.
Allowed pet types: dog, cat.

ITA Airways breed restrictions

The following breeds may be restricted or prohibited on ITA Airways:

Brachycephalic breeds may have additional restrictions in cargo

Temperature restrictions

Temperature restrictions apply to cargo during extreme weather conditions.

Cargo / hold travel notes

Pets travel in the pressurized cargo hold. IATA kennel required. Pets over 10 kg travel as checked baggage.

Booking notes

Contact ITA Airways call center to add pet. EU Pet Passport required for EU travel. Max 1 pet per passenger.

Always verify directly with ITA Airways

Airline pet policies change without notice. Before booking, confirm fees, carrier dimensions, breed restrictions, and embargoes directly with ITA Airways via their official pet policy page: https://www.ita-airways.com/en_us/fly-ita/animals-on-board.html.

Data last verified 2026-06-08 from Direct from ITA Airways.

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