wakytu Soft-sided Pet Carrier, 17.7 x 11 x 8.3 in, Black, TSA approved

This black wakytu soft-sided pet carrier comes as one carrier with a cushioned floor mat inside. It measures 17.7 in long, 11 in wide and 8.3 in high, and it weighs 971 g (2.14 lb). The maker gives it for cats up to those same dimensions and under 13 lb, and for dogs under 9 lb.

What the carrier includes

• One black carrier in the classic style, model C26-1-S-BK
• A floor mat with a built-in 4 mm honeycomb panel
• Soft cushions at the bottom for the pet to rest on

Does your pet and airline fit this carrier?

Check the animal against the space before you buy: a cat needs to measure no more than 17.7 in long, 11 in wide and 8.3 in high and weigh under 13 lb, while a dog needs to weigh under 9 lb. Length and height matter alongside weight, so measure the pet rather than relying on the scale alone.

The outside of the carrier is 17.7 x 11 x 8.3 in, so an airline's limit decides whether it clears the cabin rules. American Airlines allows soft-sided carriers up to 19 x 13 x 9 in, United Airlines up to 18 x 11 x 11 in, Southwest Airlines up to 18.5 x 13.5 x 8.5 in, Alaska Airlines up to 17 x 11 x 11 in, Air Canada up to 21.5 x 15.5 x 10.5 in and Delta Air Lines up to 21.5 x 15.5 x 10.5 in.

Entrances, mesh and frame

The carrier opens at three zippered points, on the top, the front and the side, so the pet can be lifted in from above or walked in through a door. Five breathable mesh windows run across the carrier, and the rip-stop mesh is made to resist scratching, clawing and chewing. A zippered snap lock on the closures helps stop a pet from opening the zipper from inside.

An 8 mm fibre frame holds the shape of the top, and the polyester fabric carries the Oxford build named in the material line. Inside, an adjustable rope buckle locks onto a collar so the animal stays attached while the carrier is open.

How do I know the carrier suits my cat or dog?

How big a cat fits in this carrier?

A cat up to 17.7 in long, 11 in wide and 8.3 in high and under 13 lb fits the stated recommendation, which matches the carrier's own measurements.

What weight of dog can go in it?

The maker recommends the carrier for dogs weighing under 9 lb.

Does it meet the cabin size rules for Air Canada?

Air Canada lists a maximum soft-sided carrier size of 21.5 x 15.5 x 10.5 in, and this carrier measures 17.7 x 11 x 8.3 in, so it falls inside those figures.

How many openings does the carrier have?

There are three zippered entrances: one on top, one at the front and one at the side.

What is packed with the carrier?

The carrier comes with a floor mat that has a 4 mm honeycomb panel and soft cushions at the bottom.