Can a Cairn Terrier fly in the cabin?
On some airlines: a Cairn Terrier at 14 lb (the top of the AKC standard) clears 13 of the 43 published weight caps; 18 airlines set no weight rule, so size decides, and 7 carriers are rated for it. The AKC breed standard puts the Cairn Terrier at 14 pounds (male), 13 pounds (female) and 10 inches (male), 9.5 inches (female) tall. Your own dog may be lighter or heavier than the standard, so weigh it in its carrier before you book.
Airlines whose weight cap it clears
| Airline | Limit | Airline's wording |
|---|---|---|
| Aeroméxico | 19.8 lb pet + carrier | Max 9 kg (pet + carrier) |
| EL AL Israel Airlines | 19.8 lb pet + carrier | 9 kg (19.8 lb) including the cage |
| Cape Air | 20 lb pet + carrier | 20 lb animal and kennel combined on flights to/from New York JFK; no general pet weight limit published for other routes |
| Avianca | 22 lb pet + carrier | 10 kg (22 lb) including the container |
| Azul Linhas Aéreas | 22 lb pet + carrier | 10 kg (limite de 10kg) including the carrier |
| Copa Airlines | 22 lb pet + carrier | Max 10 kg (pet + carrier) |
| Vueling | 22 lb pet + carrier | 10 kg (22.0 lb) including the pet inside the carrier |
| Breeze Airways | 25 lb pet only | pet 25 lb or less |
| GOL Linhas Aéreas | 26 lb pet + carrier | 12 kg (26 lbs) including the kennel |
| ITA Airways | 26.5 lb pet + carrier | 12 kg on domestic flights and 8 kg on all other flights, including carrier and food |
| Viva Aerobus | 26.5 lb pet + carrier | Max 12 kg (pet + carrier) |
| Volaris | 26.5 lb pet + carrier | 12 kg total (pet + carrier) — 'El peso máximo entre el contenedor y el perro debe ser de 12 kg' from Volaris's live policy page; a Volaris PDF terms document instead states 10 kg — the live page is used here as current, but confirm the figure at booking |
| JSX | 30 lb pet only | under 30 lb (pet only; a separate 80 lb leashed-floor-space program applies to larger dogs, not tracked here) |
Plus 18 airlines with no weight rule, only a carrier size: see them and the roomiest carrier for each →
Carriers the maker rates for 14 lb or more
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- Mr. Peanut's Gold Series Mini (Low-Profile) maker rating: up to ~15 lb · See on Amazon
- ibiyaya JetPaw Expandable Backpack maker rating: up to ~17 lb · See on Amazon
- Away The Pet Carrier maker rating: pets up to ~18 lb · See on Amazon
- Sleepypod Air maker rating: up to ~18 lb · See on Amazon
- Mr. Peanut's Gold Series Standard (Expandable) maker rating: up to ~20 lb · See on Amazon
- Frisco Premium Airline-Compliant Carrier maker rating: up to ~22 lb · See on Amazon
- Sherpa Original Deluxe (Large) maker rating: up to ~22 lb · See on Amazon
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Common questions
Can a Cairn Terrier fly in the cabin?
On some airlines: a Cairn Terrier at 14 lb (the top of the AKC standard) clears 13 of the 43 published weight caps; 18 airlines set no weight rule, so size decides, and 7 carriers are rated for it. The AKC breed standard: 14 pounds (male), 13 pounds (female), 10 inches (male), 9.5 inches (female).
How much does a Cairn Terrier weigh?
The AKC breed standard says 14 pounds (male), 13 pounds (female) (height 10 inches (male), 9.5 inches (female)).