Flying with a dog or cat on Alaska / Hawaiian
Alaska / Hawaiian publishes 17 × 11 × 9.5 in for a soft-sided carrier under the seat. That is the number that decides whether you get on the plane. Everything below was read on the Alaska / Hawaiian policy page, and the link to it is at the bottom.
Soft-sided maximum
17 × 11 × 9.5 in — length × width × height.
Hard-sided maximum
17 × 11 × 7.5 in
What it costs
$100 each way, per carrier ($35 within Hawaii)
Weight limit
Not published
Pets per passenger
One carrier per passenger.
Pets per flight
Space-controlled per flight. Book early.
The one to watch on this airline
Hawaiian shares this policy since the merger. The 9.5-inch ceiling is one of the lowest on this list.
Which of our carriers fits under the seat on Alaska / Hawaiian
Measured against 17 × 11 × 9.5 in. Length and width have to clear as published. Height gets one inch of give, because a soft side compresses — and no more than one.
| Carrier | Footprint (L × W) | Height | Pet up to | Fits | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mr. Peanut's Gold Series Low-Profile
The lowest of our zip-top cabin bags
|
16 × 10 in | 10 in | 12 lb | Yes | $119.99 Buy |
Anything not on this list is too big for Alaska / Hawaiian on at least one of the three measurements. We would rather show you a short list that fits than a long one that does not.
The fit guarantee. Every carrier above was measured against what Alaska / Hawaiian publishes. If you buy one we said clears this airline and it does not, send it back: we refund it in full and we pay the return shipping.
What we cannot promise is a gate agent’s judgement on the day, or that an airline will not change its published limit after you order. Your pet also has to be able to stand up and turn around inside. What we guarantee is our numbers.
Before you book
How to book the pet
Add the pet when you book, or call.
Minimum age
8 weeks.
Your other bags
The carrier counts as your carry-on allowance.
Since the merger, Hawaiian no longer has its own policy — it shares Alaska's page. Hard-sided carriers are accepted, but two inches shallower than soft.
Policies change without notice, and the airline's own page is the authority — not this one. Read the Alaska / Hawaiian pet policy, or go back to the full guide covering all nine airlines.