For Customers » Pet Shipping · Updated June 17, 2026
Is It Safe for Dogs to Fly in Cargo? What Pet Owners Need to Know
Cargo is generally safe for healthy, breed-appropriate dogs on direct flights, but specific risks exist for snub-nosed breeds, dogs over 100 lbs, heat-embargo routes, and connecting flights. Fatal incidents are statistically rare — the U.S. Department of Transportation recorded an average of 24 pet deaths per year in cargo between 2010 and 2020 — the