Regional Airlines Allowing Ferrets

British Colombia

Orca Airlines: Permits pets travelling with a paying customer in cargo only. The pet must be in a hard carrier (maximum size 30 x 22 x 24 inch) with a maximum weight of 25lbs. Pet rate formula: (height x width x length in inches) divided by 166 = rate plus HST

Pacific Coastal: Permits pets as carry on, checked luggage, and unaccompanied cargo. Pacific Coastal Airlines accepts small pets for travel in the cabin for a fee of $30.00/kennel, each way (limit one kennel per customer).  Pet kennels should be soft-sided (airline travel approved) and must be within the dimensions of 17" x 10" x 10" (43cm x 25.4cm x 25.4cm) to fit securely under the seat of our wheeled aircraft. 

The maximum allowable weight of the pet and kennel combined is 25lbs/11kgs.

We will accept pets as checked baggage up to a total weight of 60 lbs/27 kg (including pet and kennel) and to a maximum dimension of 36” X 25” X 27”. Fees are applied based on mileage, please reference the website for pricing.

Island Express Air: Pets are welcome at Island Express Air, but are subject to the discretion of the crew as the pet will travel inside the aircraft and other passengers must also be considered. If you plan to travel with a pet please call us at 1.888.856.6260

All pets must be in a hard-shelled approved airline kennel measuring a maximum 38 cm (15 inches in height and 45 cm (18 inches) in length. Both pet and its kennel will be counted in addition to the luggage allowance. In addition to standard luggage charges, there is a minimum charge of $25 +HST for the pet and kennel weighing 25lbs or less. Pets and kennels weighing more than 25lbs will be charged an additional $1.00/lb

British Colombia & Alberta

Central Mountain Air While they only accept cats & dogs as carry on, they will accept ferrets as checked baggage. They will accept up to three animals in one crate, provided they all get along. They must have absorbency pads within the crate, and emit no "offensive odours".

Fees:

Small	IATA  “0”	(up to 15 lbs or 6.8 kg)	$45.00    (plus taxes)
Junior	IATA  “100”	(16-30 lbs or 7.3-13.6 kg)	$65.00    (plus taxes)
Medium	IATA  “200”	(31-45 lbs or 14.0-20.4 kg)	$85.00    (plus taxes)

NOTICE: THERE IS AN EMBARGO FROM DECEMBER 15th TO JANUARY 6th AGAINST CARRIAGE OF ANY ANIMAL KENNEL.

I will be updating this list of airlines as I have time, if you have a suggestion for an airline which accepts ferrets as carry on or as cargo, please comment below and let me know!