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Continental allows domesticated cats, dogs, pet rabbits and household birds to be carried in the aircraft cabin on most U.S. flights within the U.S. An in-cabin pet may be carried in lieu of a carry-on bag and is subject to a $125.00 service charge each way ($250.00 for round trip travel). For travel that is on Continental Connection by Gulfstream International Airlines exclusively, the in cabin pet service charge is $50.00 each way ($100.00 for round trip travel). Pets can be booked online or by calling Reservations for assistance.
For travel outside the U.S. with an in-cabin pet, contact Reservations (800.525.0280 in the U.S.) for assistance and information about international in-cabin pet acceptance and service charges.
Pets must be carried in an approved in-cabin kennel. The kennel must fit completely under the seat forward of the customer and remain there at all times aboard the aircraft. Maximum hard case kennel dimensions are: 17" L x 12.5" W x 8" H (43 cm L x 32 cm W x 20 cm H).
In-cabin pet kennels may be available at Continental ticket counters for $55.00. The dimensions are 17" L x 12.5" W x 8" H (43 cm L x 32 cm W x 20 cm H).
In-cabin pet restrictions:
- Only one pet per passenger is allowed in cabin.
- One pet per flight is allowed in the front cabin (select aircraft only).
- Four pets per flight are allowed in the Economy cabin on all Continental Airlines, Continental Micronesia, Continental Express and Continental Connection (except flights operated by Cape Air) flights.
- One pet per flight is allowed in the Economy cabin for Continental Connection flights operated by Cape Air to/from San Juan, PR and within the state of Florida.
- Pets are not permitted on flights operated by Cape Air dba Continental Connection to/from Guam.
- Pets are not permitted in the BusinessFirst cabin of Boeing 757, 767 or 777 aircraft due to inadequate storage space under the seat.
- Customers traveling with an in-cabin pet on a Boeing 757-200 aircraft must be seated by the window.
- Customers traveling with an in-cabin pet may not be seated in the bulkhead or an emergency exit row.
- Pets are not permitted on flights to and from Hawaii.
- Pet must remain in the kennel at all times on board the aircraft.
- Customer is responsible to determine and comply with all state entry requirements which may apply.
- Advance arrangements must be made.
- Pets under eight weeks old are not permitted.
- Pet must travel on the same flight as the owner.
- No oxygen will be administered to a pet in the event of an emergency.
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