OPERATING CARRIER POLICY

British Airways

Ordinary pets travel as cargo, not in the cabin or as normal checked baggage.

PUBLIC POLICY REVIEWEDReviewed: 18 Jul 2026 · Next review due: 25 Jul 2026

MODES

Manifest cargo

Named specialist or IAG Cargo channels vary by direction, especially for UK entry.

BOAS AND BRACHYCEPHALIC BREEDS

Cargo acceptance requires exact breed, route and welfare confirmation.

BOOKING CHANNEL

The marketing carrier is not enough. Verify the operating flight, aircraft, airport station and capacity.

OFFICIAL SOURCE

Peqaboo does not use third-party “pet-friendly” labels as a compliance decision. These are the official policies reviewed.

BA · EXACT FLIGHT CONFIRMATION REQUIRED

Bring the route, dates and breed-risk choices into Peqaboo to manage records, documents, deadlines and re-checks.