For Customers » Pet Shipping · Updated March 24, 2026
Is It Safe for Dogs to Fly in Cargo? What Pet Owners Need to Know
Flying a dog in the cargo hold of an airplane is not considered safe or humane by most veterinarians and pet transport experts. While 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 experience exposes dogs