Brussels Airlines

Service Animals: Service Animals – SVAN, e.g. seeing-eye dog, hearing dog, diabetes alert dog, mobility or seizure alert dogs) can be taken with you on board free of charge with Brussels Airlines.They must be fully trained to be obedient to your commands and must behave appropriately at any given stage of your itinerary. To ensure the safe and undisturbed operation of the flight, your dog must be thoroughly trained to be obedient to your commands and must behave appropriately in a public space (in other words, no barking, growling, or jumping up at people or other animals). On board: your dog has to fit in the foot space in front of your seat and is not allowed to sit on a passenger seat; be able to stay in the same spot for the whole flight duration; be secured by leash to the seat, you have to be able to do this yourself; we recommend securing the dog with a harness rather than a collar; we strongly request that you bring a muzzle as an added precaution and out of consideration for other passengers.

Emotional Support Animals:

Traveling In The Plane: Brussels Airlines cats and small dogs are allowed to travel in the cabin. Conditions of animal: Max. 8kg/18lbs (including the pet bag); Older than 15 weeks; Clean and healthy  Calm and well behaved; Must stay inside the bag or container (including tail and head) during the entire flight; The pet must not be pregnant. Conditions of bag: Leak and smell-proof soft-sided bag, to be stowed completely under the seat in front of you  Without a stable frame Within the size of 118cm / 45 inch (or carry-on dimensions of 55x40x23cm)  must be fully closable To be provided by you Max. 1 bag per passenger is allowed  2 adult pets may travel in the same bag provided they are comfortable with each other (total max. weight of 8kg / 18lbs, including the bag)  2 small pets (max. 6 months old) may travel in the same bag, only when from the same litter (total max. weight of 8kg / 18lbs, including the bag) 

Traveling In Cargo: In Brussels Airlines Check-in with your pet at least two hours before the latest check-in time and bring a transport container that is suitable for the entire trip. Conditions for animals: Above 15 weeks (16 weeks for USA); Please note: Only dogs that are at least 6 months old (24 weeks) will be accepted on trips to the USA; Clean and healthy; Is not restricted in size or weight; Must be kept in a suitable transport container;  Has to remain completely inside the container (including tail and head) ; Must have enough food and water for the whole flight ; May not be pregnant.  Conditions for containers:Maximum size of 125 x 75 x 85 cm (category large) Larger containers have to be sent as cargo; Large enough for the pet to stand up-right, turn around and lie down in a comfortable position; Must be a hard-sided container with solid top in order to prevent rain, snow or hail to come trough; Clean, lockable, leak-proof bottom, escape-proof and claw-proof; It must be easy for staff to handle and provide protection from being clawed or bitten by the animal; The floor must be covered with absorbent material; Containers with top and bottom part must be securely bolted; Door openings must have secure fastenings (e.g. cable ties); Wheels on the container are not permitted; Ventilated on 4 sides. The ventilation openings on the sides and back must be placed over the upper two thirds; Spacer devices must be incorporated into the design as handles for moving as well as to provide space to other freight; One water and one feed dish must be attached to the cage. They should not be filled for the flight, but must be accessible from the outside. Food and water for the flight can be provided in non-spill containers. Feeding and watering instructions must be filled out on the information sticker.

Compartment Carrier Details: Brussels Airlines cats and small dogs are allowed to travel in the cabin. Conditions of animal: Max. 8kg/18lbs (including the pet bag); Older than 15 weeks; Clean and healthy  Calm and well behaved; Must stay inside the bag or container (including tail and head) during the entire flight; The pet must not be pregnant. Conditions of bag: Leak and smell-proof soft-sided bag, to be stowed completely under the seat in front of you  Without a stable frame Within the size of 118cm / 45 inch (or carry-on dimensions of 55x40x23cm)  must be fully closable To be provided by you Max. 1 bag per passenger is allowed  2 adult pets may travel in the same bag provided they are comfortable with each other (total max. weight of 8kg / 18lbs, including the bag)  2 small pets (max. 6 months old) may travel in the same bag, only when from the same litter (total max. weight of 8kg / 18lbs, including the bag) 

In Cargo Carrier Details: In Brussels Airlines Check-in with your pet at least two hours before the latest check-in time and bring a transport container that is suitable for the entire trip. Conditions for animals: Above 15 weeks (16 weeks for USA); Please note: Only dogs that are at least 6 months old (24 weeks) will be accepted on trips to the USA; Clean and healthy; Is not restricted in size or weight; Must be kept in a suitable transport container;  Has to remain completely inside the container (including tail and head) ; Must have enough food and water for the whole flight ; May not be pregnant.  Conditions for containers:Maximum size of 125 x 75 x 85 cm (category large) Larger containers have to be sent as cargo; Large enough for the pet to stand up-right, turn around and lie down in a comfortable position; Must be a hard-sided container with solid top in order to prevent rain, snow or hail to come trough; Clean, lockable, leak-proof bottom, escape-proof and claw-proof; It must be easy for staff to handle and provide protection from being clawed or bitten by the animal; The floor must be covered with absorbent material; Containers with top and bottom part must be securely bolted; Door openings must have secure fastenings (e.g. cable ties); Wheels on the container are not permitted; Ventilated on 4 sides. The ventilation openings on the sides and back must be placed over the upper two thirds; Spacer devices must be incorporated into the design as handles for moving as well as to provide space to other freight; One water and one feed dish must be attached to the cage. They should not be filled for the flight, but must be accessible from the outside. Food and water for the flight can be provided in non-spill containers. Feeding and watering instructions must be filled out on the information sticker.

Brachycephalic Breeds: Dogs: American Bully, Affenpinscher?, Bulldog (all?breeds?with?the exception of the American Bulldog)? Pugs?(all?breeds)?, American Pit Bull Terrier?, American Staffordshire Terrier?, Boston Terrier, Boxer?, Brussels Griffon, Bull Mastiff?, Bull Terrier (except Miniature Bull Terrier), Chow?Chow?, English Toy Spaniel?, Japanese Chin, Japanese Spaniel, Lhaso?Apso, Pekinese, Pit Bull?, Shar?Pei, Shih?Tzu, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Tibetan Spaniel, Cross-breeds?of the?above-mentioned?breeds Cats: British Shorthair, Exotic Shorthair, Himalayan, Persian, Scottish Fold

Dangerous Breeds List: Pitbull Terriers, Rottweilers, American Bulldogs.