Flying with my dog in cabin.
Hi everyone, I’m trying to figure out how to fly with my small dachshund in the cabin and would really appreciate any advice or experiences.
He’s under 8 kg and usually fits in a soft carrier, though it’s a bit snug. I’ve been looking at airline rules and I’m worried he might be slightly over some of the size limits, even though he can comfortably settle inside the bag.
I really don’t want to put him in cargo if I can avoid it.
Has anyone here traveled with a dachshund in cabin between Spain and Central America or on similar long-haul routes? Especially with airlines that are strict about carrier size—did they actually measure, or is it more flexible in practice?
Any tips or personal experiences would really help.