Dog Flight Guide

SturdiBag Pro 3.0

Soft-sided dog carrier for the cabin in 7 sizes. Is it airline approved? Every size checked against the cabin limits of 30 airlines, with the weight left for your dog.

At a glance

Brand
SturdiBag
Type
Soft bag · Flexible height
Use
Cabin
Sizes
7
For dogs up to
22.6 kg (per the manufacturer)
Dimensions checked
5 October 2026, from the manufacturer's website

Airline check30 airlines

9 fits11 tight10 doesn't fit

Compare this carrier with all airlines

Illustration: SturdiBag Pro 3.0 Illustration

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Sizes

Size Outside (L × W × H) Empty weight Max dog weight
Small 45.8 × 25.4 × 23.5 cm18 × 10 × 9.5 in 1.5 kg 11.3 kg
Medium 38.1 × 30.5 × 29.9 cm15 × 12 × 12 in 1.5 kg 11.3 kg
Large 45.8 × 29.3 × 29.3 cm18 × 11.5 × 11.5 in 1.8 kg 13.6 kg
XL 50.8 × 30.5 × 38.1 cm20 × 12 × 15 in 1.9 kg 18.1 kg
XXL 58.5 × 38.1 × 35.6 cm23 × 15 × 14 in 2.1 kg 22.6 kg
Divided Large 45.8 × 29.3 × 29.3 cm18 × 11.5 × 11.5 in not published not published
Divided XL 50.8 × 30.5 × 38.1 cm20 × 12 × 15 in not published not published

Which airlines this carrier fits in the cabin

By its dimensions, SturdiBag Pro 3.0 fits at 9 of the 30 airlines with a stated cabin size, and is tight at 11 more. Soft bags are checked against the soft-sided limit where an airline has one.

Airline SmallMediumLargeXLXXLDivided LargeDivided XL
Air France 46 × 28 × 24 cm, 8 kg with carrier, soft bags only Fits6.5 kg for the dogToo big5.9 cm overToo big5.2 cm overToo big14.1 cm overToo big12.4 cm overToo big5.2 cm overToo big14.1 cm over
Allegiant Air 45.7 × 30.4 × 27.9 cm FitsTight1.9 cm overTight1.3 cm overToo big10.2 cm overToo big12.7 cm overTight1.3 cm overToo big10.2 cm over
American Airlines 46 × 28 × 28 cm FitsToo big2.5 cm overTight1.2 cm overToo big10.1 cm overToo big12.4 cm overTight1.2 cm overToo big10.1 cm over
Delta Air Lines 45.7 × 27.9 × 27.9 cm, limit varies FitsToo big2.5 cm overTight1.3 cm overToo big10.2 cm overToo big12.7 cm overTight1.3 cm overToo big10.2 cm over
Frontier Airlines 45.7 × 35.5 × 27.9 cm FitsTight1.9 cm overTight1.3 cm overToo big10.2 cm overToo big12.7 cm overTight1.3 cm overToo big10.2 cm over
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines 46 × 28 × 24 cm, 8 kg with carrier Fits6.5 kg for the dogToo big5.9 cm overToo big5.2 cm overToo big14.1 cm overToo big12.4 cm overToo big5.2 cm overToo big14.1 cm over
Porter Airlines 55 × 40 × 27 cm FitsToo big2.9 cm overToo big2.2 cm overToo big11.1 cm overToo big8.6 cm overToo big2.2 cm overToo big11.1 cm over
Southwest Airlines 45.7 × 26.6 × 25.4 cm FitsToo big4.5 cm overToo big3.8 cm overToo big12.7 cm overToo big12.7 cm overToo big3.8 cm overToo big12.7 cm over
United Airlines 45.7 × 27.9 × 27.9 cm FitsToo big2.5 cm overTight1.3 cm overToo big10.2 cm overToo big12.7 cm overTight1.3 cm overToo big10.2 cm over
Aegean Airlines 55 × 40 × 23 cm, 8 kg with carrier Tight0.5 cm over · 6.5 kg for the dogToo big6.9 cm overToo big6.2 cm overToo big15.1 cm overToo big12.6 cm overToo big6.2 cm overToo big15.1 cm over
Austrian Airlines 55 × 40 × 23 cm, max 118 cm in total, 8 kg with carrier Tight0.5 cm over · 6.5 kg for the dogToo big6.9 cm overToo big6.2 cm overToo big15.1 cm overToo big14.1 cm overToo big6.2 cm overToo big15.1 cm over
Brussels Airlines 55 × 40 × 23 cm, max 118 cm in total, 8 kg with carrier Tight0.5 cm over · 6.5 kg for the dogToo big6.9 cm overToo big6.2 cm overToo big15.1 cm overToo big14.1 cm overToo big6.2 cm overToo big15.1 cm over
Condor 55 × 40 × 23 cm, 8 kg with carrier Tight0.5 cm over · 6.5 kg for the dogToo big6.9 cm overToo big6.2 cm overToo big15.1 cm overToo big12.6 cm overToo big6.2 cm overToo big15.1 cm over
Eurowings 55 × 40 × 23 cm, 8 kg with carrier Tight0.5 cm over · 6.5 kg for the dogToo big6.9 cm overToo big6.2 cm overToo big15.1 cm overToo big12.6 cm overToo big6.2 cm overToo big15.1 cm over
Finnair 55 × 40 × 23 cm, 8 kg with carrier Tight0.5 cm over · 6.5 kg for the dogToo big6.9 cm overToo big6.2 cm overToo big15.1 cm overToo big12.6 cm overToo big6.2 cm overToo big15.1 cm over
Iberia 45 × 35 × 25 cm, max 105 cm in total, 8 kg with carrier Tight0.7 cm over · 6.5 kg for the dogToo big4.9 cm overToo big4.2 cm overToo big14.4 cm overToo big27.1 cm overToo big4.2 cm overToo big14.4 cm over
ITA Airways 55 × 40 × 23 cm, max 118 cm in total, 12 kg with carrier Tight0.5 cm over · 10.5 kg for the dogToo big6.9 cm overToo big6.2 cm overToo big15.1 cm overToo big14.1 cm overToo big6.2 cm overToo big15.1 cm over
Lufthansa 55 × 40 × 23 cm, max 118 cm in total, 8 kg with carrier, soft bags only Tight0.5 cm over · 6.5 kg for the dogToo big6.9 cm overToo big6.2 cm overToo big15.1 cm overToo big14.1 cm overToo big6.2 cm overToo big15.1 cm over
Swiss International Air Lines 55 × 40 × 23 cm, max 118 cm in total, 8 kg with carrier, soft bags only Tight0.5 cm over · 6.5 kg for the dogToo big6.9 cm overToo big6.2 cm overToo big15.1 cm overToo big14.1 cm overToo big6.2 cm overToo big15.1 cm over
TAP Air Portugal 45 × 30 × 23 cm, 8 kg with carrier Tight0.7 cm over · 6.5 kg for the dogToo big6.9 cm overToo big6.2 cm overToo big15.1 cm overToo big13.4 cm overToo big6.2 cm overToo big15.1 cm over
Air Canada 43 × 40 × 20 cm, limit varies, soft bags only Too big3.5 cm overToo big9.9 cm overToo big9.2 cm overToo big18.1 cm overToo big15.6 cm overToo big9.2 cm overToo big18.1 cm over
Alaska Airlines 43.1 × 27.9 × 24.1 cm Too big2.5 cm overToo big5.7 cm overToo big5.1 cm overToo big14 cm overToo big15.2 cm overToo big5.1 cm overToo big14 cm over
Etihad Airways 40 × 40 × 22 cm, 8 kg with carrier Too big5.7 cm overToo big7.9 cm overToo big7.2 cm overToo big16.1 cm overToo big18.4 cm overToo big7.2 cm overToo big16.1 cm over
JetBlue 43.1 × 31.7 × 21.5 cm Too big2.5 cm overToo big8.3 cm overToo big7.6 cm overToo big16.5 cm overToo big15.2 cm overToo big7.6 cm overToo big16.5 cm over
SAS Scandinavian Airlines 40 × 25 × 23 cm, 8 kg with carrier Too big5.7 cm overToo big6.9 cm overToo big6.2 cm overToo big15.1 cm overToo big18.4 cm overToo big6.2 cm overToo big15.1 cm over
Transavia 40 × 30 × 24 cm, 8 kg with carrier Too big5.7 cm overToo big5.9 cm overToo big5.7 cm overToo big14.1 cm overToo big18.4 cm overToo big5.7 cm overToo big14.1 cm over
TUI fly 55 × 40 × 20 cm, 8 kg with carrier Too big3.5 cm overToo big9.9 cm overToo big9.2 cm overToo big18.1 cm overToo big15.6 cm overToo big9.2 cm overToo big18.1 cm over
Turkish Airlines 40 × 30 × 23 cm, 8 kg with carrier Too big5.7 cm overToo big6.9 cm overToo big6.2 cm overToo big15.1 cm overToo big18.4 cm overToo big6.2 cm overToo big15.1 cm over
Vueling 45 × 39 × 21 cm, 10 kg with carrier Too big2.5 cm overToo big8.9 cm overToo big8.2 cm overToo big17.1 cm overToo big14.6 cm overToo big8.2 cm overToo big17.1 cm over
WestJet 41 × 25.4 × 21.5 cm Too big4.7 cm overToo big8.4 cm overToo big7.7 cm overToo big16.6 cm overToo big17.4 cm overToo big7.7 cm overToo big16.6 cm over

Legend

  • FitsFits by its dimensions
  • TightTight: a soft bag up to 2 cm over, or within the limit when squeezed
  • Too bigToo big or too heavy
  • –The airline states no size, or not every side

Fits by its dimensions: the airline decides at the gate. Soft bags are sometimes accepted when they are a little over, but you cannot count on it.

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SturdiBag Pro 3.0: FAQ

Is the SturdiBag Pro 3.0 airline approved? ▾

No carrier is approved by every airline: each sets its own limit. By its dimensions, the SturdiBag Pro 3.0 fits 9 of 30 airlines with a stated size. The airline decides at the gate.

Does the SturdiBag Pro 3.0 fit under the seat on Delta Air Lines? ▾

Yes, by its dimensions: Small fits within 45.7 × 27.9 × 27.9 cm, limit varies. Large and Divided Large are tight.