Breed travel report
American Staffordshire Terrier — flying
Large · 25 kg
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Each line relies on an official page, checked on the date shown; where that page refers to the breed, the quotation marks reproduce its wording exactly.
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Refused in the hold: the airline lists “Staffordshire Terrier Americano (Amstaff)” among the breeds it does not accept.
latamairlines.com · Verified on 2026-10-19
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Refused in the hold: the airline lists “American Staffordshire Terrier” among the breeds it does not accept.
lufthansa.com · Verified on 2026-10-23
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Refused in the cabin and in the hold: the airline lists “American Staffordshire Bull Terrier” among the breeds it does not accept.
qatarairways.com · Verified on 2026-10-23
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To be confirmed: Qatar Airways accepts this breed only as cargo, and only in a crate that meets container requirement 82 of the IATA Live Animals Regulations (LAR). Wording in the source: “American Staffordshire Bull Terrier”.
qatarairways.com · Verified on 2026-10-23
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To be confirmed: Royal Air Maroc lists “Pit-bull (toutes races)” among the dogs it does not accept in the hold; this breed is not on the list, but the wording may cover it, so check with the airline before booking.
royalairmaroc.com · Verified on 2026-10-23
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Refused in the hold: the airline lists “American Staffordshire Terrier” among the breeds it does not accept.
swiss.com · Verified on 2026-10-09
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Refused as cargo: the airline lists “American Staffordshire Terriers” among the breeds it does not accept.
swiss.com · Verified on 2026-10-09
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Refused in the cabin, in the hold and as cargo: the airline lists “Amerikan Staffordshire Terrier” among the breeds it does not accept.
turkishairlines.com · Verified on 2026-10-31
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Ranking derived from published policies (cabin weight limits, hold and cargo availability). ⚠ = to confirm, never a fabricated refusal.
FAQ
Can a American Staffordshire Terrier fly in the cabin?
Refused by every cited airline (cabin). 0 of 56 airlines with a published cabin weight limit accept ~25 kg.
Can a American Staffordshire Terrier fly in the hold or cargo?
Hold: possible for most, under the airlines' conditions. Cargo: possible for most, under the airlines' conditions. 65 airlines accept this profile in the hold, 26 do not.
Which airlines generally accept this breed?
According to published policies, Aegean Airlines, Aerolíneas Argentinas, Aeromexico and Air Algérie in the hold. Final acceptance depends on the route, the aircraft, the season and the crate.
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Breed traits from DogTime · verified 2026-07-10 · confidence 3/5. Travel interpretation by MyDogCanFly.