Sometimes it is difficult to have fun on a holiday when you know that your dog is lonely at home. It’s really hard for your pets to be happy when you go without them.

Maybe up until now you had to choose between having fun not too far from home, or to leave your pet with someone else when you go on a trip. Discover the airlines that allow pets with you and have more fun!

Air Canada

Types of pets allowed: Cats and dogs small enough to fit and stay comfortably in their carrier under the seat in front of you (meaning they must be able to stand up and turn around).

Maximum weight: 22 pounds including carrier.

Cost: $50 – $59 or $100 plus taxes each way, depending on destination.

International?: Yes.

Air France

Types of pet allowed: Small dogs and cats.

Maximum weight: 17 pounds including transport bag (guide dogs are authorized regardless of their weight); as of November 2017, crates are no longer allowed in the cabin, no matter their dimension.

Cost: $153.56 for flights departing from the U.S.

International?: Yes, but note that this airline does not accept pets in the business cabin on intercontinental flights. The pet must travel in the hold.

American Airlines

Types of pets allowed: Cats and dogs over 8 weeks of age who are able to sit in a kennel under the seat in front of you for the entire flight.

Maximum weight: 20 pounds including carrier.

Cost: $125 each way.

International?: Yes, but no in-cabin pets on transatlantic flights or flights longer than 12 hours.

Delta

Types of pets allowed: Dogs, cats (domestic and international) and household birds (domestic U.S. only); must be 10 weeks old for domestic travel and 16 weeks for international.

Maximum weight: No limit, but pet must fit comfortably in carrier under seat.

Cost: $125 in North America and $200 international, one way.

International?: Yes.

JetBlue

Types of pets allowed: Small cats and dogs.

Maximum weight: 20 pounds with carrier; the carrier cannot exceed the following dimensions: 17 inches long (43.18 centimeters) x 12.5 inches wide (31.75 centimeters) x 8 inches high (21.59 centimeters).

Cost: $100 each way.

International?: Yes.

Southwest

Types of pets allowed: Small cats and dogs.

Maximum weight: No limit, but must fit comfortably in carrier under seat.

Cost: $95 each way.

International?: No (with the exception of trained assistance and emotional support animals, though no animals allowed to/from Jamaica).

United

Types of pets allowed: Domesticated cats, dogs, rabbits and birds (excluding cockatoos) older than 8 weeks.

Maximum weight: No limit, but must fit comfortably in carrier under seat.

Cost: $125 each way with an additional $125 service charge for each stopover of more than four hours within the U.S. or more than 24 hours outside the U.S.

International?: Rules for international in-cabin pets vary — contact the United customer-contact center for info on specific flights; pets are not permitted on flights to, from or through Australia, Hawaii or Micronesia.

Alaska Air

Types of pets allowed: Cats and dogs (at least 8 weeks old and weaned), household birds and domesticated rabbits

Maximum weight: 20 pounds including carrier

Cost: $100 each way

International?: Yes, to and from Mexico with proper veterinary documentation