Airline Pet Policy

Breeze Airways Pet Policy 2026: The $75 Fee, 25 lb Limit and Seat Rules

Last verified against Breeze's official policy: October 11, 2026

Breeze takes small cats and dogs in the cabin on domestic flights for $75 per one-way trip, with a firm 25-pound limit including the carrier and only five pets per flight. Most of the friction is around seats and check-in: no pets in Breeze Ascent or exit rows, and everyone on a pet reservation checks in at the ticket counter. Everything below is checked against Breeze's official pet policy.

Verified October 2026 7 min read · Dogs and cats

In this guide

Breeze pet policy at a glance
What most sites get wrong
The $75 fee and cancellations
Carrier size, weight and bags
Seats: why Ascent and exit rows block a pet
How to add your pet
At the airport and on board
Service dogs and emotional support animals
Breeze vs Allegiant vs Frontier vs Southwest
FAQ
Checklist

Breeze Pet Policy at a Glance

Fee	$75 per one-way trip, non-refundable (Flight Credit if removed 24+ hours out)
In cabin	Yes, domestic flights only
Cargo / checked	No
Allowed animals	Small domesticated cats and dogs
Carrier limit	Soft-sided only, smaller than 17 x 8 x 13 in (L x W x H)
Weight limit	25 lb including the carrier
Pets per passenger	1 pet, 1 carrier, even with an extra seat
Pets per flight	5
Minimum age	8 weeks
Carry-on allowance	The carrier is your personal item
Check-in	Everyone on the reservation at the ticket counter
Vaccination papers	Recommended, not required

Source: Breeze's official pet policy, checked October 11, 2026.

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What Most Sites Get Wrong

"The pet fee is fully refundable as a credit any time."You can remove a pet up to 24 hours before departure and get a Flight Credit. After that, or once the flight has flown, there's no credit.
"Add the pet once for the whole trip."You add the pet separately to each flight on your reservation, and pay for each.
"Only Ascent seats block a pet."If anyone on your reservation is in Ascent or an exit row, you can't add a pet at all. The row directly behind Ascent has no room for a carrier either.
"Two tiny pets can share a carrier if they're under 25 lb."One pet per carrier, regardless of weight.
"You can check in on the app."With a pet on the reservation, every Guest gets their boarding pass at the airport ticket counter.

Source: Breeze's official pet policy, checked October 11, 2026.

The $75 Fee and Cancellations

Trip	Cost
One-way	$75
Round trip	$150

Pet charges are non-refundable.
Remove the pet up to 24 hours before departure and you get a Flight Credit for the pet charge.
No removal or credit after the flight has flown.
Breeze describes the fee as per one-way trip but asks you to add and pay for the pet on each flight [VERIFY: pet charge on a connecting Breeze itinerary: once per one-way trip or once per flight].

Source: Breeze's official pet policy, checked October 11, 2026.

Carrier Size, Weight and Bags

Soft-sided only, smaller than 17 x 8 x 13 inches (length x width x height). Some carriers need to go on their side to fit.
25 pounds maximum, pet and carrier together.
Well ventilated, leak-proof, with room for the pet to stand, lie down and turn around.
One pet per carrier, one carrier per Guest, even if you bought an extra seat. With an extra seat, the pet still goes under the seat in front of that seat.
Breeze doesn't sell or supply carriers.

The carrier is your personal item. Bring enough pet food for the flight; wet food follows the TSA 3-1-1 liquids rule. Pet strollers can be gate-checked only if you add them as a checked bag first, with checked bag fees.

Source: Breeze's official pet policy, checked October 11, 2026.

Seats: Why Ascent and Exit Rows Block a Pet

Carriers fit only under Extra Legroom and Standard Legroom seats.
No pets in Breeze Ascent, in the row directly behind Ascent, in bulkhead seats or in exit rows.
If anyone on the reservation is seated in Ascent or an exit row, the option to add a pet disappears. Move everyone to Extra Legroom or Standard, or book the pet owner on a separate reservation.

Source: Breeze's official pet policy, checked October 11, 2026.

How to Add Your Pet

While booking

Follow the prompts on the Trip Extras page.

On an existing reservation

1

Go to My Trips in the Breezy Rewards account used to book.
2

Select the reservation or flight, then More Options under the traveler's name.
3

Click Add next to Extras, add the pet and select the traveler.
4

Continue to Checkout and pay. Repeat for each flight on the reservation.

If the option to add a pet appears, there's still space on that flight.

Source: Breeze's official pet policy, checked October 11, 2026.

At the Airport and On Board

Check in at the ticket counter; everyone on the reservation gets their boarding pass there.
The pet stays in the carrier in the boarding area, during boarding and deplaning, and on board. Use the relief area before boarding.
Pets can't occupy seats or eat off tray tables.
Pets must be at least 8 weeks old. Excessive noise, aggression or accidents can get a pet denied boarding.

Source: Breeze's official pet policy, checked October 11, 2026.

Service Dogs and Emotional Support Animals

Trained service dogs fly free and aren't counted as pets; Breeze asks for the DOT service animal form in advance. Since January 11, 2021, former emotional support animals must meet service animal requirements or fly as pets. Service animals in training also fly as pets.

Source: Breeze's official pet policy, checked October 11, 2026.

Breeze vs Allegiant vs Frontier vs Southwest

	Breeze	Allegiant	Frontier	Southwest
Fee, one way	$75	$50 per segment	$149	$125
Weight limit	25 lb with carrier	None published	None published	None published
Carrier max	17 x 8 x 13 in, soft	18 x 12 x 11 in soft	18 x 14 x 11 in soft	18 x 10.5 x 10 in
Pets per carrier	1	Up to 2	1 adult dog or cat	Up to 2, same species
Pets per flight	5	Limited, not published	Not published	Not published

Breeze is the second-cheapest after Allegiant, and the only one of the four with a published weight cap. Its carrier is also the narrowest at 8 inches wide, so measure before you buy.

Sources: Breeze's official pet policy, Allegiant's official pet policy, Frontier's fee schedule, Southwest's official pet policy, checked October 11, 2026.

Breeze Pet Policy FAQ

How much does Breeze charge to fly a pet?

Breeze charges $75 per one-way trip for a cat or dog in the cabin, so a round trip costs $150. The charge is non-refundable, but you can remove the pet up to 24 hours before departure and get a Flight Credit.

What is the weight limit for pets on Breeze?

25 pounds, including the carrier. Only one pet is allowed per carrier, even if two small pets together would weigh less than 25 pounds.

What size pet carrier does Breeze allow?

The carrier must be soft-sided and smaller than 17 x 8 x 13 inches (length x width x height) to fit under Extra Legroom and Standard Legroom seats. Some carriers need to go on their side. Breeze does not sell or supply carriers.

Does the pet carrier count as my personal item on Breeze?

Yes. On Breeze, your soft-sided pet carrier is your personal item and must fit under the seat in front of you. Pet strollers can be checked at the gate only if you add them as a checked bag first, with checked bag fees.

How many pets can fly on a Breeze flight?

Up to five pets per flight and one pet per Guest, first come, first served. If you can still add a pet in the booking flow or on the My Trips page, there is space on that flight.

Can I sit in Breeze Ascent with my pet?

No. Pet carriers don't fit under Breeze Ascent seats or in the row directly behind Ascent, and pets aren't allowed in bulkhead seats or exit rows. If anyone on your reservation sits in Ascent or an exit row, you can't add a pet to that reservation.

Does Breeze allow pets on international flights?

No. Breeze accepts pets on domestic flights only. Pets need to stay home when you travel internationally on Breeze, and Breeze does not accept pets as checked baggage.

Breeze Pet Travel Checklist

Cat or dog, at least 8 weeks old
Pet plus carrier 25 lb or less
Soft carrier smaller than 17 x 8 x 13 in, ventilated and leak-proof
Domestic flight only
Nobody on the reservation in Ascent or an exit row
Pet added to every flight on the reservation, $75 each one-way trip
Carrier counted as your personal item
Everyone checks in at the ticket counter
Need to cancel the pet? Remove it 24+ hours before departure for a Flight Credit

Every rule on this page was checked against Breeze's official pet policy on October 11, 2026. Airlines change pet rules without notice, so check the official page again in the week you fly.

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