Pet Fares. All pets fly FREE on all Eastern flights.
Pets Allowed in the Cabin. Eastern accepts small domestic cats and dogs that have been vaccinated and are at least eight weeks old and contained in a pet carrier. Each pet must be accompanied by a Passenger and Passengers may not travel with more than one pet. Passengers subject to the Unaccompanied Minor Service may not travel with a pet. Eastern reserves the right to limit the number of pets carried on an aircraft to six. Pets are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. The maximum size for the container/kennel (length +width + height) must be 9” x 14” x 22” / 23 cm x 36 cm x 56 cm. The maximum allowable weight for both the animal and container/kennel must not exceed 32kg/70lbs.
Pet Carriers. All pets in the cabin must be carried in an appropriate pet carrier and remain in the carrier at all times (including head and tail) while in the gate area, during boarding/deplaning, and while onboard the aircraft. The carriers must be leakproof and well-ventilated, and the pet(s) must be able to stand up and move around the carrier with ease. The carrier must comply with the Carry-On Baggage size requirements outlined in Carry-on Baggage section, be small enough to fit under the seat in front of the Passenger and must remain stowed under the seat in front of the Passenger during the entire duration of the flight. The Pet Carrier is counted as Carry-On Baggage, and related provision of Carry-on Baggage section apply. Passengers traveling with a pet may not occupy an exit row seat or a seat with no forward under seat stowage.
Pets Incompatible with Air Travel. Eastern retains the right, at its sole discretion, to refuse to transport any pet that exhibits aggressive behavior or any other characteristics that appear to Eastern to be incompatible with air travel at the airport, in the boarding gate area, or onboard the aircraft. The pet(s) must be healthy, harmless, inoffensive, odorless, and require no attention during the flight. If the pet becomes ill during the flight, oxygen or other first aid procedures will not be administered. In the event of an emergency, an oxygen mask will not be available for the pet. Eastern assumes no liability for the heath or well-being of carry on pets.
Exceeding either size or weigh limitations. If your pet exceeds it, you may purchase an extra seat for your pet to occupy next to you by calling to our Call Center.
