Breed travel report
Mastiff (English Mastiff) — flying
Giant · 80 kg
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→ Check for your dogWhat official sources say about this breed
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 and as cargo: the airline lists “Mastiffs (toutes races)” among the breeds it does not accept. This applies only in some cases, set out by the source.
aircaraibes.com · Verified on 2026-10-23
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Refused in the hold: the airline lists “Mastiff (All Breeds)” among the breeds it does not accept.
alaskaair.com · Verified on 2026-10-15
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Refused as cargo: the airline lists “Mastiff (all breeds)” among the breeds it does not accept.
alaskacargo.com · Verified on 2026-10-15
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Refused in the cabin, in the hold and as cargo: the airline lists “Mastiffs (toutes races)” among the breeds it does not accept.
frenchbee.com · Verified on 2026-10-23
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Refused in the hold: the airline lists “Mastiff (alle rassen)” among the breeds it does not accept.
klm.nl · Verified on 2026-10-23
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Refused in the hold: the airline lists “Mastín Inglés” among the breeds it does not accept.
latamairlines.com · Verified on 2026-10-19
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Refused in the cabin and in the hold: the airline lists “English Mastiff” 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: “English Mastiff”.
qatarairways.com · Verified on 2026-10-23
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Refused in the hold: the airline lists “Mastiff (toutes races)” among the breeds it does not accept.
royalairmaroc.com · Verified on 2026-10-23
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Refused in the hold: the airline lists “Mastiff (alle rassen)” among the breeds it does not accept.
transavia.com · Verified on 2026-10-23
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Refused in the cabin: the airline lists “Mastiff (Bull Mastiff hariç)” among the breeds it does not accept.
turkishairlines.com · Verified on 2026-10-31
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Refused in the hold: the airline lists “English Mastiff” among the breeds it does not accept.
turkishairlines.com · Verified on 2026-10-31
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To be confirmed: Turkish Airlines carries this breed only if Turkish Cargo accepts it: as cargo, have its acceptance confirmed by Turkish Cargo before booking. Wording in the source: “Mastiff (Bull Mastiff hariç)”.
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 Mastiff (English Mastiff) fly in the cabin?
Refused by every cited airline (cabin). 0 of 55 airlines with a published cabin weight limit accept ~80 kg.
Can a Mastiff (English Mastiff) fly in the hold or cargo?
Hold: restricted. Cargo: possible for most, under the airlines' conditions. 62 airlines accept this profile in the hold, 29 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.
Compare with
Breed traits from DogTime · verified 2026-07-10 · confidence 3/5. Travel interpretation by MyDogCanFly.