Horizon Air accepts birds, rabbits, cats, and dogs inside their cabins. You can transport other pets as well as checked baggage. Horizon Air provides cargo service for larger pets. Pets need to be at least eight weeks old. Horizon Air charges 100 USD for accepting pets on their flights. Service dogs travel for free on Horizon Air. But emotional support pets are not accepted by them anymore.
Horizon Air Pet Policy: An Overview
| Pets in the cabin | Allowed |
| Pets as checked baggage | Allowed |
| Cargo | Available |
| Pets age | Eight weeks |
| Pets allowed | Birds, Rabbits, Cats and Dogs |
| Charges | 100 USD |
| Service dogs | Allowed for free |
| Emotional support pets | Not allowed |
Pets Age
Pets should be at least eight weeks of age to be brought on Horizon Air flights.
Pets In The Cabin
Pet cats, dogs, birds and rabbits can be taken inside the cabins of Horizon Air flights. The weight of the container, including the pet, should not exceed 9 kg or 20 lbs.
Pets As Checked Baggage
You can transport the below-mentioned pets as checked baggage with Horizon Air:
- Dogs
- Cats
- Guinea pigs
- Tropical fish
- Ferrets
- Household birds
- Potbellied pigs
- Rabbits
- Hamsters
- Non-poisonous reptiles
The container, including the pet, should not weigh over 68 kg or 150 lbs.
Cargo
If the pet is too big to be transported as checked baggage, you can transport it via their cargo department.
Container Requirements
- You can only take two pets from the same family in a single container when you purchase at least two tickets.
- The container should have holes for ventilation.
- The pet should feel comfortable inside the container.
- The ground of the container should be leak-proof.
- Rigid containers are preferable for transporting pets as checked baggage.
Container Dimensions
| Type | Length | Width | Height |
| Hard-sided | 17 inches | 11 inches | 7.5 inches |
| Soft-sided | 17 inches | 11 inches | 9.5 inches |
| Hard-Sided (Pets as checked baggage) | 30 inches | 27 inches | 40 inches |
Charges
Horizon Air charges 100 USD for accepting pets in the cabin or as checked baggage.
Required Documents
You have to bring documents as per the requirements of the destination port. Horizon Air does not demand any specific documents from travelers with pets.
Aircraft Restrictions
Business classes can hold only one pet, and economy classes can hold up to 5 pets.
Destination Restrictions
Horizon Air does not transport birds to Hawaii.
Temperature Restrictions
Horizon Air may not accept pets if the temperatures at the departure and destination ports are less than or over a safe level.
Service Dogs
Horizon Air accepts service dogs adequately trained to assist people with special needs. Service dogs travel for free.
Emotional Support Pets
Horizon Air does not accept emotional support pets anymore.
Booking
Make your reservations as early as possible, as a limited number of slots are available for pets.
Check-In
Check with at least one hour in hand when traveling with a pet.
Tips
- Contact the destination port authority to learn about specific document requirements.
- Take the pet to the veterinarian before the flight.
- Take the pet to a pet relief area before checking in.
- Provide water and food inside the container.
FAQ
Does Horizon Air allow dogs?
Horizon Air allows travelers to bring their dogs inside the cabins or transport them as checked baggage.
Does Horizon Air provide any cargo service for pets?
Horizon Air provides cargo facilities for pets. Pets that are too big to be transported as checked baggage can be transported as cargo.
How much does Horizon Air charge for pets?
Horizon Air charges 100 USD for each pet on every flight.
Does Horizon Air allow service dogs?
Horizon Air allows trained service dogs to accompany people with special needs. Horizon Air does not charge anything for accepting service dogs.
Does Horizon Air allow emotional support pets?
Horizon Air does not allow emotional support pets on their flights.
Contact Details
| Call | 800 252 7522 |
