Pet Policy Overview
LOT Polish Airlines is Poland's flag carrier, offering an extensive network from its Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) hub that connects Central and Eastern Europe with Western Europe, North America, Asia, and the Middle East. LOT is a good option for cat owners traveling to or from Poland and the wider Central European region, accepting pets in both the cabin and hold. The airline is a Star Alliance member, providing codeshare connections with Lufthansa, United, and other major carriers.
Key Details
Pet Fee
€40–60 (cabin, Europe) / €60–150 (intercontinental)
Pro Tip
LOT allows you to book pets through their call centre or at select travel agencies. The standard 8 kg cabin weight limit follows EU norms. For intercontinental flights to the US and Canada, LOT operates Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft with pressurised, temperature-controlled hold compartments. Book early — LOT limits the number of animals per flight and cabin pets fill up quickly on popular Warsaw-London and Warsaw-New York routes.
Restrictions
Brachycephalic breeds restricted from hold travel. UK-bound flights require cargo transport only. Pets must meet EU Pet Passport requirements for intra-EU travel. Minimum age 8 weeks for domestic, 15 weeks for international (to meet rabies vaccination timing). Hold transport suspended during extreme weather. Maximum 3 animals per passenger.