Service dogs are always allowed in the cabin without an additional fee. However, documentation is required for support animals, and you must present relevant documentation multiple times. For more information about traveling with pets on this airline, visit our main page for Iberian Airlines Pet Policies.
Recognized Service Dogs
Iberian Airlines follows a list of internationally accepted service dog tasks when granting access to the cabin. The following are recognized as service dogs.
- Guide dogs, or animals that assist people who are visually impaired, blind, or deaf.
- Hearing dogs, which assist hearing-impaired people by alerting them to sounds and their source.
- Service dogs, who assist people with physical disabilities.
- Medical alert dogs, who alert bystanders to potential recurring crises, like epileptic seizures.
- Dogs for autism spectrum disorders, which are used to protect the physical safety of their handlers and control emergency situations.
Service Animal Documentation
When traveling with a service dog, you will need to bring some form of documentation stating that the animal is providing a service. If you plan to travel on Iberian Airlines with a service dog, you must provide at least one of the following forms of proof and identification:
- The dog’s pet passport
- An identifying harness with ID tag
- A sworn statement
If you have a hearing disability or a specific disorder, like epilepsy, diabetes, or autism, this airline may require a separate medical certificate. The dog will travel at your feet, and, for safety reasons, it cannot sit in the aisle.
Read more Iberian’s service animal policies to make sure you are ready for your trip.
Service Animal Size Restrictions
Iberian Airlines requires your service animal to travel at your feet. However, your service animal might be too heavy or big to travel safely in the cabin. In this case, you can buy another seat so the animal can travel at your feet, book a different flight with less passengers, or transport your animal in the hold free of charge. Brachycephalic dog breeds are not allowed in the hold.
Emotional Support Animals
Iberian Airlines no longer transports emotional support animals as service animals. Passengers may book