Alaska Airlines welcomes cats, small dogs, and other small animals to fly in the passenger cabin, provided they comfortably fit in their carriers that must fit under the seat. Both hard-sided and soft-sided pet carriers are accepted by Alaska Airlines, provided they meet the following size requirements:
Hard-sided pet carriers: 17 inches long x 11 inches wide x 7.5 inches high.
Soft-sided pet carriers: 17 inches long x 11 inches wide x 9.5 inches high.
Bellow are the best soft-sided pet carriers that meet Alaska Airlines' size requirements.
1. Petskd Soft Pet Carrier
This Alaska Airline-approved soft pet carrier can carry small dogs or cats up to 15 pounds. The Petskd pet carrier features mesh ventilation on five sides and has three openings, and to ensure your pet's safety, each opening has two non-slip zippers. It is made of waterproof, non-toxic, scratch-resistant polyester fabric material to effectively prevent pets from falling out of the carrier and from tearing the mesh with their nails.
This pet carrier is recommended for dogs that measure 8 inches in height, and 16 inches in length, and weigh from 8 to 15 pounds. And for cats that measure 8 inches in height when sitting, 16 inches in length, and weigh 10 pounds.
Key Features and Specification:
- Brand: Petskd
- Dimensions: 17"L x 11"W x 9"H
- Weight: 2.51 Pounds
- Target species: Dog, cat
- Material: Polyester, Metal Frame
- Better ventilation
2. Wakytu Pet Carrier
The Wakytu pet carrier meets Alaska Airlines' size requirements for soft-sided pet carriers and can fit under the front seat in the cabin. Made of high-quality polyester fabric, this pet carrier features five breathable mesh windows, an 8mm fiber frame, and a floor mat with a built-in 4mm honeycomb panel that is sturdy enough to prevent the base from sagging when carried.
Key Features and Specification:
- Brand: Wakytu
- Dimensions: 17.7"L x 11"W x 8.3"H
- Weight: 2.12 Pounds
- Suitable for: Cats, small dogs
- Number of entrances: 3
- Waterproof and anti-escape
- Sturdy and durable
3. Petsfit Expandable Cats and Small Dogs Carrier
The Pet Zealot's choice for the best Alaska Airline-approved pet carrier for the money is this light weigh Petsfit expandable carrier suitable for pets up to 9lbs. It is suitable for cats, small dogs, ferrets, chinchillas, rabbits, and other small animals. This carrier, which is flexible enough to compress to fit under the seat, features two-sided windows made of anti-scratch ventilated mesh.
Key Features and Specification:
- Brand: Petsfit
- Dimensions: 16"L x 10"W x 9"H
- Weight: 2.5 Pounds
- Material: Polyester, nylon, polypropylene, metal
- Two Mesh windows
4. Alaska Airline-Approved Petskd Pet Carrier
Suitable for small dogs, this soft pet carrier is It meets Alaska Airlines' 17 inches long x 11 inches wide x 9.5 inches high size requirement for soft-sided pet carriers. Like the first recommended pet carrier, this Petskd pet carrier also features three openings and mesh ventilation on five sides to ensure good ventilation and good viewing.
Key Features and Specification:
- Brand: Petskd
- Dimensions: 17"L x 11"W x 9.5"H
- Weight: 2.8 Pounds
- Material: Polyester, metal frame
- Suitable for small dogs
- Better ventilation
- Safe design
