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Turkish Airlines discontinues PETC carriage in Business Class: what passengers traveling with pets should know

28.04.2026 Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines has announced an update to its pet-in-cabin rules: PETC carriage in the Business Class cabin has been discontinued. New requests for pet carriage in Business Class are no longer confirmed.

Passengers planning to travel with a cat or dog should check the current Turkish Airlines pet carriage rules in advance and confirm PETC availability before issuing air tickets.

Turkish Airlines discontinues PETC carriage in Business Class: what passengers traveling with pets should know

Turkish Airlines rules update

PETC carriage in the Business Class cabin is no longer confirmed for new requests

Turkish Airlines has announced an important update for passengers planning travel with pets on Turkish Airlines. PETC carriage in the Business Class cabin on Turkish Airlines flights has been discontinued.

This means that new requests for pet carriage in Turkish Airlines Business Class will no longer be confirmed. If you are planning to buy Turkish Airlines tickets with pets, it is important to check available pet carriage options in advance and confirm the conditions before issuing the ticket.

What is PETC?

PETC is the service code used for carrying a pet in the aircraft cabin. It usually applies to small pets that can travel in an approved container according to the airline’s rules.

Which bookings remain valid?

New PETC bookings in Business Class: are not confirmed.

Previously confirmed bookings: may remain valid if confirmed before April 21, 2026.

Rebooking to a new date: the right to carry PETC in Business Class is not retained after the date change.

Passenger advice

If you are planning cat in cabin travel on Turkish Airlines, dog in cabin travel on Turkish Airlines or a trip with another pet, we recommend checking and confirming all conditions before purchasing the ticket. Pet carriage may depend on cabin class, flight type, route, pet weight, container size and confirmed service availability in the booking.

When should PETC rules be checked?

Pet carriage rules should be checked before every new booking, especially when choosing a complex itinerary, connecting flights or a Business Class fare. This helps avoid situations where the ticket has already been issued but the pet carriage service cannot be confirmed.

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