New arrival for those traveling with their four -legged friend. ENAC, the National Authority for Civil Aviation, is about to approve a new legislation that could revolutionize the way dogs and cats travel by plane. According to what is anticipated by the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport, it will soon be possible also bring medium or large animals to the cabinending the brutal practice of relegate them to the hold pressurized.
To date, in fact, only the smaller animals, within 7-10 kg (including the carrier), they could access the cabin, as long as they remain under the seat. The resolution during the approval exceeds this limit: Animals will be able to travel in a special container, placed on the seats and insured with beltsas long as the overall weight does not exceed that of an average passenger.
The rules change according to the airline
A turning point that affects millions of Italians: according to the attacker-zoomark 2025, around 65 million pets live in the country, of which over 20 million are dogs and cats. The change responds to the requests of many families and associations, who for some time asked for more travel conditions dignified and safe for animalsavoiding the stress of the hold. Airlines will be able to decide independently Rates, conditions and maximum number of animals for flightbut they will have to adapt to the new regulatory framework.
Some vectors had already moved in advance. For example, Ita airways he had extended the maximum weight admitted in the cabin a 12 kgalso including one Personalized boarding card for animals. On the opposite front, the Low Cost Companies they remain more rigid, often allowing transport Guide dogs only.
Finally, therefore, the world of air transport also begins to recognize the emotional and social value of pets. Pending the final approval, one thing is certain: summer 2025 could mark the beginning of a new era for the Pet-friendly travel at high altitudewith dogs and cats finally close to their humanseven at 10,000 meters above sea level.
