{"id":139890,"date":"2025-05-27T09:14:37","date_gmt":"2025-05-27T13:14:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/topdogtips.com\/?p=139890"},"modified":"2025-05-27T09:14:37","modified_gmt":"2025-05-27T13:14:37","slug":"large-dogs-in-aircraft-cabin-italy-says-yes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/topdogtips.com\/large-dogs-in-aircraft-cabin-italy-says-yes\/","title":{"rendered":"Large Dogs in Aircraft Cabin? Italy Says Yes!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>ITALY\u2014Travelling with large dogs becomes easier and more convenient for pet owners!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Italian Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport and Ente Nazionale per l'Aviazione Civile (Civil Aviation Authority) announced a landmark decision earlier this month allowing medium- to large-sized dogs to accompany their owners in the cabin.<\/p>\n<p>This means dogs weighing more than 8 to 10 kg (or 17 to 22 lbs\u2014the current limit for most airlines) can now travel beside their owners instead of in the cargo hold.<\/p>\n<p>In their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mit.gov.it\/comunicazione\/news\/aerei-si-allarga-la-possibilita-di-trasportare-gli-amici-4-zampe-cabina\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>, the MIT added, &#8220;The total weight of the animal and the carrier can be higher than the limits currently foreseen, but not exceed the maximum weight foreseen for an average passenger.&#8221;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"it\">Animali a bordo degli <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/aerei?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#aerei<\/a>: si allarga la possibilit\u00e0 di trasportare gli amici a quattro zampe in cabina anzich\u00e9 in stiva come auspicato dal ministro <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/matteosalvinimi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@matteosalvinimi<\/a>. Lo stabilir\u00e0 il cda di <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/EnacGov?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@EnacGov<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/fgAagCh6Wo\">https:\/\/t.co\/fgAagCh6Wo<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/fimqmEsqfA\">pic.twitter.com\/fimqmEsqfA<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Ministero delle Infrastrutture e dei Trasporti (@mitgov_it) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/mitgov_it\/status\/1920837369172836643?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">May 9, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3><script src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" async=\"\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/h3>\n<p>However, there are still restrictions and rules to follow.<\/p>\n<p>For one, pets must still be in <a href=\"https:\/\/topdogtips.com\/flying-with-dogs-airline-approved-dog-crates-and-carriers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">airline-approved carriers<\/a> that can be placed on the seats and secured with seat belts or other anchoring systems.<\/p>\n<p>They should also not obstruct crew operations and emergency exits.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/topdogtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/shutterstock_638249353.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-140346 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/topdogtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/shutterstock_638249353.jpg\" alt=\"Large dog in a crate being loaded to a cargo hold\" width=\"1000\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topdogtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/shutterstock_638249353.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/topdogtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/shutterstock_638249353-300x205.jpg 300w, https:\/\/topdogtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/shutterstock_638249353-768x525.jpg 768w, https:\/\/topdogtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/shutterstock_638249353-615x420.jpg 615w, https:\/\/topdogtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/shutterstock_638249353-640x437.jpg 640w, https:\/\/topdogtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/shutterstock_638249353-681x465.jpg 681w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>While cargo travel for pets is acceptable and deemed safe by most, it's not without risks.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.humaneworld.org\/en\/resources\/travel-safely-your-pet-car-airplane-ship-or-train#plane:~:text=you%20should%20be%20aware%20that%20some%20animals%20are%20killed%2C%20injured%20or%20lost%20on%20commercial%20flights%20each%20year.%20Excessively%20hot%20or%20cold%20temperatures%2C%20poor%20ventilation%20and%20improper%20handling%20are%20often%20to%20blame.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Humane World for Animals<\/a> reminded pet owners that &#8220;some animals are killed, injured, or lost on commercial flights each year. Excessively hot or cold temperatures, poor ventilation, and improper handling are often to blame.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>That's why ENAC President Pierluigi Di Palma <a href=\"https:\/\/comunicati.enac.gov.it\/it\/announcement\/show\/enac-da-cda-via-libera-ad-animali-domestici-in-cabina-delibera-rende-cieli-pet-friendly\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">assures<\/a> that this decision &#8220;responds to new social needs&#8221; but still &#8220;in full compliance with flight safety.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Transport Minister Matteo Salvini welcomed and supported this decision, even posting on his social media, &#8220;As promised&#8230; air travel is getting more pet-friendly!&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: none; overflow: hidden;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fsalviniofficial%2Fposts%2F1249124356781811&show_text=true&width=500\" width=\"500\" height=\"718\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>However, fact-checking website <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelocal.it\/20250520\/fact-check-is-air-travel-in-italy-really-becoming-more-pet-friendly#:~:text=This%20means%20any%20carrier%20brought%20into%20the%20cabin%20must%20be%20able%20to%20fit%20on%20a%20plane%20seat%2C%20usually%20around%2040%2D50cm%20in%20width%3A%20not%20large%20enough%20to%20contain%20a%20Labrador%2C%20let%20alone%20a%20Saint%20Bernard.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Local<\/a> reported that this new rule may not be as revolutionary as they claim it to be.<\/p>\n<p>Since the dogs will still be required to be in their carriers and tethered on the seats (which are about 40-50cm in width), a Labrador or a Saint Bernard may not even fit in them.<\/p>\n<p>Also, this decision only gives the airlines an <em>option<\/em> to change their policies; it is not mandatory.<\/p>\n<p>Now, the airlines are in the court. Will they set new policies and pricing for jet-setting pets, or will they ignore this and stick to their current guidelines?<\/p>\n<p>We'll have to wait and see before flying off to Italy!<\/p>\n<p>What do you think of this decision? 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The Italian Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport and Ente Nazionale per l&#8217;Aviazione Civile (Civil Aviation Authority) announced a landmark decision earlier this month allowing medium- to large-sized dogs to accompany their owners in the cabin. 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